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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,814.72, 62,730.72 and 14,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,814.72, 62,730.72 and 14,112 is: 21,170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,814.72 : 62,730.72 = 14,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,814.72/62,730.72 = 14,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,814.72x = 62,730.72 × 14,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,814.72x = 885,255,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,255,920.64/41,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.92

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