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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,403.16, 62,129.13 and 15,109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,403.16, 62,129.13 and 15,109.48 is: 22,673.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,403.16 : 62,129.13 = 15,109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,403.16/62,129.13 = 15,109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,403.16x = 62,129.13 × 15,109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,403.16x = 938,738,847.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,738,847.15/41,403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,673.12

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