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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,998.48, 61,484.76 and 13,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,998.48, 61,484.76 and 13,290 is: 19,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,998.48 : 61,484.76 = 13,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,998.48/61,484.76 = 13,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,998.48x = 61,484.76 × 13,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,998.48x = 817,132,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,132,460.40/40,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.80

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