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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,709.57, 62,407.40 and 29,253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,709.57, 62,407.40 and 29,253.90 is: 43,770.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,709.57 : 62,407.40 = 29,253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,709.57/62,407.40 = 29,253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,709.57x = 62,407.40 × 29,253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,709.57x = 1,825,659,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,659,692.59/41,709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,770.76

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