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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,626.65, 62,444.08 and 15,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,626.65, 62,444.08 and 15,325.25 is: 22,989.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,626.65 : 62,444.08 = 15,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,626.65/62,444.08 = 15,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,626.65x = 62,444.08 × 15,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,626.65x = 956,970,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,970,786.49/41,626.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.38

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