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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,670.54, 62,432.92 and 34,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,670.54, 62,432.92 and 34,695.40 is: 51,982.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,670.54 : 62,432.92 = 34,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,670.54/62,432.92 = 34,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,670.54x = 62,432.92 × 34,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,670.54x = 2,166,135,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,135,132.57/41,670.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,982.41

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