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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,028.70, 60,044.27 and 13,733.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,028.70, 60,044.27 and 13,733.07 is: 20,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,028.70 : 60,044.27 = 13,733.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,028.70/60,044.27 = 13,733.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,028.70x = 60,044.27 × 13,733.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,028.70x = 824,592,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,592,163.01/40,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,600.02

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