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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,335.21, 61,953.61 and 28,787.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,335.21, 61,953.61 and 28,787.30 is: 43,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,335.21 : 61,953.61 = 28,787.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,335.21/61,953.61 = 28,787.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,335.21x = 61,953.61 × 28,787.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,335.21x = 1,783,477,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,477,061.72/41,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,146.68

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