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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,711.76, 62,509.14 and 29,970

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,711.76, 62,509.14 and 29,970 is: 44,912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,711.76 : 62,509.14 = 29,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,711.76/62,509.14 = 29,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,711.76x = 62,509.14 × 29,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,711.76x = 1,873,398,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,398,925.80/41,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,912.97

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