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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,003.47, 59,985.05 and 13,340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,003.47, 59,985.05 and 13,340.00 is: 20,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,003.47 : 59,985.05 = 13,340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,003.47/59,985.05 = 13,340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,003.47x = 59,985.05 × 13,340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,003.47x = 800,200,200.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,200,200.37/40,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.27

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