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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,033.88, 60,030.41 and 13,370.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,033.88, 60,030.41 and 13,370.27 is: 20,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,033.88 : 60,030.41 = 13,370.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,033.88/60,030.41 = 13,370.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,033.88x = 60,030.41 × 13,370.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,033.88x = 802,622,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,622,572.98/40,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.58

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