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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,975.96, 61,463.34 and 13,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,975.96, 61,463.34 and 13,273.96 is: 19,910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,975.96 : 61,463.34 = 13,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,975.96/61,463.34 = 13,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,975.96x = 61,463.34 × 13,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,975.96x = 815,861,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,861,916.63/40,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.75

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