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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,635.56, 62,477.94 and 15,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,635.56, 62,477.94 and 15,358.76 is: 23,047.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,635.56 : 62,477.94 = 15,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,635.56/62,477.94 = 15,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,635.56x = 62,477.94 × 15,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,635.56x = 959,583,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,583,373.36/41,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.21

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