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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,445.63, 60,671.51 and 13,783.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,445.63, 60,671.51 and 13,783.33 is: 20,676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,445.63 : 60,671.51 = 13,783.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,445.63/60,671.51 = 13,783.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,445.63x = 60,671.51 × 13,783.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,445.63x = 836,255,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,255,071.65/40,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.03

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