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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,448.88, 62,160.96 and 15,147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,448.88, 62,160.96 and 15,147.52 is: 22,716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,448.88 : 62,160.96 = 15,147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,448.88/62,160.96 = 15,147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,448.88x = 62,160.96 × 15,147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,448.88x = 941,584,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,584,384.82/41,448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.76

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