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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,759.16, 62,645.24 and 14,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,759.16, 62,645.24 and 14,055 is: 21,084.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,759.16 : 62,645.24 = 14,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,759.16/62,645.24 = 14,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,759.16x = 62,645.24 × 14,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,759.16x = 880,478,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,478,848.20/41,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.69

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