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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,794.08, 62,650.24 and 15,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,794.08, 62,650.24 and 15,132 is: 22,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,794.08 : 62,650.24 = 15,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,794.08/62,650.24 = 15,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,794.08x = 62,650.24 × 15,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,794.08x = 948,023,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,023,431.68/41,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.20

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