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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,355.28, 62,009.38 and 28,223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,355.28, 62,009.38 and 28,223.56 is: 42,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,355.28 : 62,009.38 = 28,223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,355.28/62,009.38 = 28,223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,355.28x = 62,009.38 × 28,223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,355.28x = 1,750,125,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,125,456.99/41,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,319.27

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