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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,954.70, 62,953.92 and 17,013.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,954.70, 62,953.92 and 17,013.18 is: 25,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,954.70 : 62,953.92 = 17,013.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,954.70/62,953.92 = 17,013.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,954.70x = 62,953.92 × 17,013.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,954.70x = 1,071,046,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,046,372.67/41,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,528.64

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