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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,057.62, 60,091.29 and 13,768.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,057.62, 60,091.29 and 13,768.26 is: 20,654.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,057.62 : 60,091.29 = 13,768.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,057.62/60,091.29 = 13,768.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,057.62x = 60,091.29 × 13,768.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,057.62x = 827,352,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,352,504.46/40,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.06

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