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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,543.70, 62,315.55 and 24,954.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,543.70, 62,315.55 and 24,954.90 is: 37,432.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,543.70 : 62,315.55 = 24,954.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,543.70/62,315.55 = 24,954.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,543.70x = 62,315.55 × 24,954.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,543.70x = 1,555,078,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,078,318.70/41,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,432.35

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