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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,377.63, 60,576.03 and 12,675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,377.63, 60,576.03 and 12,675.63 is: 19,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,377.63 : 60,576.03 = 12,675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,377.63/60,576.03 = 12,675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,377.63x = 60,576.03 × 12,675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,377.63x = 767,839,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,839,343.15/40,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.45

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