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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,670.55, 62,432.91 and 34,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,670.55, 62,432.91 and 34,695.40 is: 51,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,670.55 : 62,432.91 = 34,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,670.55/62,432.91 = 34,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,670.55x = 62,432.91 × 34,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,670.55x = 2,166,134,785.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,134,785.61/41,670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,982.39

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