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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,483.34, 62,230.28 and 15,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,483.34, 62,230.28 and 15,184.26 is: 22,778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,483.34 : 62,230.28 = 15,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,483.34/62,230.28 = 15,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,483.34x = 62,230.28 × 15,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,483.34x = 944,920,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,920,675.47/41,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,778.32

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