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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,365.76, 61,993.28 and 15,045.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,365.76, 61,993.28 and 15,045.62 is: 22,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,365.76 : 61,993.28 = 15,045.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,365.76/61,993.28 = 15,045.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,365.76x = 61,993.28 × 15,045.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,365.76x = 932,727,061.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,727,061.08/41,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,548.29

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