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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,720.76, 62,507.96 and 34,745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,720.76, 62,507.96 and 34,745.68 is: 52,057.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,720.76 : 62,507.96 = 34,745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,720.76/62,507.96 = 34,745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,720.76x = 62,507.96 × 34,745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,720.76x = 2,171,881,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,881,575.61/41,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,057.57

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