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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,504.67, 62,256.96 and 15,211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,504.67, 62,256.96 and 15,211.53 is: 22,817.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,504.67 : 62,256.96 = 15,211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,504.67/62,256.96 = 15,211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,504.67x = 62,256.96 × 15,211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,504.67x = 947,023,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,023,614.75/41,504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.28

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