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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,364.29, 62,046.43 and 24,729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,364.29, 62,046.43 and 24,729.08 is: 37,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,364.29 : 62,046.43 = 24,729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,364.29/62,046.43 = 24,729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,364.29x = 62,046.43 × 24,729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,364.29x = 1,534,350,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,350,811.37/41,364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,093.61

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