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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,955.70, 61,433.55 and 13,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,955.70, 61,433.55 and 13,253.70 is: 19,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,955.70 : 61,433.55 = 13,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,955.70/61,433.55 = 13,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,955.70x = 61,433.55 × 13,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,955.70x = 814,221,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,221,841.64/40,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.55

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