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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,969.70, 62,954.55 and 24,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,969.70, 62,954.55 and 24,230.70 is: 36,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,969.70 : 62,954.55 = 24,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,969.70/62,954.55 = 24,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,969.70x = 62,954.55 × 24,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,969.70x = 1,525,432,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,432,814.69/41,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,346.05

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