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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,767.46, 62,653.92 and 12,182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,767.46, 62,653.92 and 12,182.81 is: 18,275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,767.46 : 62,653.92 = 12,182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,767.46/62,653.92 = 12,182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,767.46x = 62,653.92 × 12,182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,767.46x = 763,300,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,300,959.75/41,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,275.02

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