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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,483.97, 62,238.51 and 14,826.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,483.97, 62,238.51 and 14,826.51 is: 22,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,483.97 : 62,238.51 = 14,826.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,483.97/62,238.51 = 14,826.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,483.97x = 62,238.51 × 14,826.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,483.97x = 922,779,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,779,890.90/41,483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.25

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