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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,092.77, 60,152.52 and 13,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,092.77, 60,152.52 and 13,441.40 is: 20,166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,092.77 : 60,152.52 = 13,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,092.77/60,152.52 = 13,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,092.77x = 60,152.52 × 13,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,092.77x = 808,533,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,533,774.95/40,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.57

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