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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,335.44, 61,966.68 and 15,035.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,335.44, 61,966.68 and 15,035.58 is: 22,540.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,335.44 : 61,966.68 = 15,035.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,335.44/61,966.68 = 15,035.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,335.44x = 61,966.68 × 15,035.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,335.44x = 931,704,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,704,974.47/41,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.10

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