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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,469.48, 62,227.98 and 15,170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,469.48, 62,227.98 and 15,170.76 is: 22,764.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,469.48 : 62,227.98 = 15,170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,469.48/62,227.98 = 15,170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,469.48x = 62,227.98 × 15,170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,469.48x = 944,045,749.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,045,749.86/41,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.83

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