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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,548, 62,322 and 12,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,548, 62,322 and 12,364 is: 18,546

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,548 : 62,322 = 12,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,548/62,322 = 12,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,548x = 62,322 × 12,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,548x = 770,549,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,549,208/41,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546

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