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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,575.97, 62,439.11 and 38,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,575.97, 62,439.11 and 38,410 is: 57,684.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,575.97 : 62,439.11 = 38,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,575.97/62,439.11 = 38,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,575.97x = 62,439.11 × 38,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,575.97x = 2,398,286,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,286,215.10/41,575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,684.43

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