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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,767.23, 62,666.80 and 25,138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,767.23, 62,666.80 and 25,138.74 is: 37,717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,767.23 : 62,666.80 = 25,138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,767.23/62,666.80 = 25,138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,767.23x = 62,666.80 × 25,138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,767.23x = 1,575,364,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,364,391.83/41,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,717.71

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