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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,778.54, 62,604.99 and 25,120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,778.54, 62,604.99 and 25,120.35 is: 37,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,778.54 : 62,604.99 = 25,120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,778.54/62,604.99 = 25,120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,778.54x = 62,604.99 × 25,120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,778.54x = 1,572,659,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,659,260.55/41,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,642.75

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