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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,459.76, 62,211.92 and 18,084.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,459.76, 62,211.92 and 18,084.78 is: 27,136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,459.76 : 62,211.92 = 18,084.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,459.76/62,211.92 = 18,084.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,459.76x = 62,211.92 × 18,084.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,459.76x = 1,125,088,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,088,796.15/41,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,136.89

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