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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,369.27, 60,563.64 and 12,667.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,369.27, 60,563.64 and 12,667.27 is: 19,003.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,369.27 : 60,563.64 = 12,667.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,369.27/60,563.64 = 12,667.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,369.27x = 60,563.64 × 12,667.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,369.27x = 767,175,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,175,980.06/40,369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,003.96

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