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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,377.97, 62,066.86 and 15,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,377.97, 62,066.86 and 15,071.96 is: 22,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,377.97 : 62,066.86 = 15,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,377.97/62,066.86 = 15,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,377.97x = 62,066.86 × 15,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,377.97x = 935,469,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,469,231.25/41,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.91

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