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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,333.48, 61,993.74 and 15,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,333.48, 61,993.74 and 15,034.40 is: 22,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,333.48 : 61,993.74 = 15,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,333.48/61,993.74 = 15,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,333.48x = 61,993.74 × 15,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,333.48x = 932,038,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,038,684.66/41,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,549.24

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