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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,965.19, 62,916.34 and 25,321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,965.19, 62,916.34 and 25,321.29 is: 37,962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,965.19 : 62,916.34 = 25,321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,965.19/62,916.34 = 25,321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,965.19x = 62,916.34 × 25,321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,965.19x = 1,593,122,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,122,890.88/41,965.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,962.96

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