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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,798.21, 62,706.86 and 18,109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,798.21, 62,706.86 and 18,109.69 is: 27,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,798.21 : 62,706.86 = 18,109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,798.21/62,706.86 = 18,109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,798.21x = 62,706.86 × 18,109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,798.21x = 1,135,601,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,601,795.47/41,798.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,168.67

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