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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,991.24, 62,955.96 and 19,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,991.24, 62,955.96 and 19,792.08 is: 29,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,991.24 : 62,955.96 = 19,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,991.24/62,955.96 = 19,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,991.24x = 62,955.96 × 19,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,991.24x = 1,246,029,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,029,396.80/41,991.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,673.56

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