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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,673.97, 62,526.62 and 24,816.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,673.97, 62,526.62 and 24,816.71 is: 37,234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,673.97 : 62,526.62 = 24,816.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,673.97/62,526.62 = 24,816.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,673.97x = 62,526.62 × 24,816.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,673.97x = 1,551,704,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,704,871.74/41,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,234.39

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