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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,635.71, 62,453.48 and 12,053.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,635.71, 62,453.48 and 12,053.52 is: 18,080.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,635.71 : 62,453.48 = 12,053.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,635.71/62,453.48 = 12,053.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,635.71x = 62,453.48 × 12,053.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,635.71x = 752,784,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,784,209.98/41,635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,080.25

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