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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,002.16, 61,511.88 and 13,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,002.16, 61,511.88 and 13,298 is: 19,949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,002.16 : 61,511.88 = 13,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,002.16/61,511.88 = 13,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,002.16x = 61,511.88 × 13,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,002.16x = 817,984,980.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,984,980.24/41,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.80

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