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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,755.88, 62,643.54 and 14,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,755.88, 62,643.54 and 14,053.88 is: 21,084.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,755.88 : 62,643.54 = 14,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,755.88/62,643.54 = 14,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,755.88x = 62,643.54 × 14,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,755.88x = 880,384,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,384,480.72/41,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.09

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