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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,026.56, 61,554.16 and 12,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,026.56, 61,554.16 and 12,950.96 is: 19,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,026.56 : 61,554.16 = 12,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,026.56/61,554.16 = 12,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,026.56x = 61,554.16 × 12,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,026.56x = 797,185,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,185,463.99/41,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.96

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