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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,966.22, 62,949.48 and 15,670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,966.22, 62,949.48 and 15,670.68 is: 23,506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,966.22 : 62,949.48 = 15,670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,966.22/62,949.48 = 15,670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,966.22x = 62,949.48 × 15,670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,966.22x = 986,461,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,461,157.25/41,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.08

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