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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,346.29, 62,014.82 and 11,362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,346.29, 62,014.82 and 11,362.82 is: 17,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,346.29 : 62,014.82 = 11,362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,346.29/62,014.82 = 11,362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,346.29x = 62,014.82 × 11,362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,346.29x = 704,663,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,663,180.18/41,346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.96

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