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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,571.26, 62,354.99 and 15,274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,571.26, 62,354.99 and 15,274.07 is: 22,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,571.26 : 62,354.99 = 15,274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,571.26/62,354.99 = 15,274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,571.26x = 62,354.99 × 15,274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,571.26x = 952,414,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,414,208.52/41,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,910.40

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