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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,513.67, 62,270.46 and 15,220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,513.67, 62,270.46 and 15,220.53 is: 22,830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,513.67 : 62,270.46 = 15,220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,513.67/62,270.46 = 15,220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,513.67x = 62,270.46 × 15,220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,513.67x = 947,789,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,789,404.54/41,513.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.78

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