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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,999.88, 57,955.68 and 34,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,999.88, 57,955.68 and 34,061.52 is: 47,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,999.88 : 57,955.68 = 34,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,999.88/57,955.68 = 34,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,999.88x = 57,955.68 × 34,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,999.88x = 1,974,058,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,058,553.43/41,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,001.53

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