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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,711.20, 62,566.60 and 14,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,711.20, 62,566.60 and 14,009.20 is: 21,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,711.20 : 62,566.60 = 14,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,711.20/62,566.60 = 14,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,711.20x = 62,566.60 × 14,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,711.20x = 876,508,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,508,012.72/41,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.73

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