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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,409.65, 62,123.63 and 15,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,409.65, 62,123.63 and 15,114.29 is: 22,674.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,409.65 : 62,123.63 = 15,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,409.65/62,123.63 = 15,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,409.65x = 62,123.63 × 15,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,409.65x = 938,954,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,954,173.48/41,409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,674.77

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