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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,408.57, 62,106.70 and 15,113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,408.57, 62,106.70 and 15,113.31 is: 22,667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,408.57 : 62,106.70 = 15,113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,408.57/62,106.70 = 15,113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,408.57x = 62,106.70 × 15,113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,408.57x = 938,637,742.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,637,742.51/41,408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.72

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