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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,181.85, 91,710.81 and 41,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,181.85, 91,710.81 and 41,462.40 is: 62,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,181.85 : 91,710.81 = 41,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,181.85/91,710.81 = 41,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,181.85x = 91,710.81 × 41,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,181.85x = 3,802,550,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,550,288.54/61,181.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,151.61

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