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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,016.28, 61,534.02 and 13,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,016.28, 61,534.02 and 13,314.28 is: 19,974.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,016.28 : 61,534.02 = 13,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,016.28/61,534.02 = 13,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,016.28x = 61,534.02 × 13,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,016.28x = 819,281,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,281,171.81/41,016.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,974.54

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