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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,670.97, 62,512.61 and 12,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,670.97, 62,512.61 and 12,084.96 is: 18,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,670.97 : 62,512.61 = 12,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,670.97/62,512.61 = 12,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,670.97x = 62,512.61 × 12,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,670.97x = 755,462,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,462,633.32/41,670.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,129.23

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