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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,363.78, 62,022.13 and 28,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,363.78, 62,022.13 and 28,232.06 is: 42,332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,363.78 : 62,022.13 = 28,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,363.78/62,022.13 = 28,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,363.78x = 62,022.13 × 28,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,363.78x = 1,751,012,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,012,495.49/41,363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,332.02

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