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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.25, 60,029.47 and 13,369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.25, 60,029.47 and 13,369.65 is: 20,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.25 : 60,029.47 = 13,369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.25/60,029.47 = 13,369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.25x = 60,029.47 × 13,369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.25x = 802,572,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,572,795.19/40,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.66

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