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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,625.59, 62,444.54 and 12,039.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,625.59, 62,444.54 and 12,039.58 is: 18,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,625.59 : 62,444.54 = 12,039.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,625.59/62,444.54 = 12,039.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,625.59x = 62,444.54 × 12,039.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,625.59x = 751,805,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,805,818.58/41,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.15

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