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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,019.32, 61,528.98 and 13,317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,019.32, 61,528.98 and 13,317.32 is: 19,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,019.32 : 61,528.98 = 13,317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,019.32/61,528.98 = 13,317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,019.32x = 61,528.98 × 13,317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,019.32x = 819,401,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,401,115.93/41,019.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.98

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