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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,376.97, 62,065.36 and 15,070.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,376.97, 62,065.36 and 15,070.96 is: 22,606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,376.97 : 62,065.36 = 15,070.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,376.97/62,065.36 = 15,070.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,376.97x = 62,065.36 × 15,070.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,376.97x = 935,384,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,384,557.95/41,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,606.41

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