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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,546.91, 60,829.85 and 13,893.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,546.91, 60,829.85 and 13,893.19 is: 20,843.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,546.91 : 60,829.85 = 13,893.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,546.91/60,829.85 = 13,893.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,546.91x = 60,829.85 × 13,893.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,546.91x = 845,120,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,120,546.38/40,546.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.03

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