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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,356.23, 60,544.05 and 12,654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,356.23, 60,544.05 and 12,654.23 is: 18,984.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,356.23 : 60,544.05 = 12,654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,356.23/60,544.05 = 12,654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,356.23x = 60,544.05 × 12,654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,356.23x = 766,138,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,138,333.83/40,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,984.39

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