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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,615.91, 62,426.90 and 12,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,615.91, 62,426.90 and 12,033.90 is: 18,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,615.91 : 62,426.90 = 12,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,615.91/62,426.90 = 12,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,615.91x = 62,426.90 × 12,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,615.91x = 751,239,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,239,101.99/41,615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.73

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