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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,403, 62,105.51 and 15,107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,403, 62,105.51 and 15,107.73 is: 22,661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,403 : 62,105.51 = 15,107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,403/62,105.51 = 15,107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,403x = 62,105.51 × 15,107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,403x = 938,273,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,273,276.59/41,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,661.96

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