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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,377.98, 60,549.54 and 13,352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,377.98, 60,549.54 and 13,352.73 is: 20,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,377.98 : 60,549.54 = 13,352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,377.98/60,549.54 = 13,352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,377.98x = 60,549.54 × 13,352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,377.98x = 808,501,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,501,659.24/40,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.33

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