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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,407.29, 62,111.95 and 15,112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,407.29, 62,111.95 and 15,112.03 is: 22,668.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,407.29 : 62,111.95 = 15,112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,407.29/62,111.95 = 15,112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,407.29x = 62,111.95 × 15,112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,407.29x = 938,637,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,637,341.20/41,407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,668.41

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