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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,364.48, 62,017.92 and 21,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,364.48, 62,017.92 and 21,325.44 is: 31,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,364.48 : 62,017.92 = 21,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,364.48/62,017.92 = 21,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,364.48x = 62,017.92 × 21,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,364.48x = 1,322,559,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,559,431.88/41,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,973.31

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