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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,421.40, 62,070.66 and 30,423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,421.40, 62,070.66 and 30,423.64 is: 45,590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,421.40 : 62,070.66 = 30,423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,421.40/62,070.66 = 30,423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,421.40x = 62,070.66 × 30,423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,421.40x = 1,888,415,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,415,414.40/41,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,590.33

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