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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,347.67, 62,029.70 and 11,766.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,347.67, 62,029.70 and 11,766.67 is: 17,652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,347.67 : 62,029.70 = 11,766.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,347.67/62,029.70 = 11,766.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,347.67x = 62,029.70 × 11,766.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,347.67x = 729,882,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,882,840.32/41,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.34

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