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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,026.60, 61,539.92 and 13,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,026.60, 61,539.92 and 13,324.60 is: 19,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,026.60 : 61,539.92 = 13,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,026.60/61,539.92 = 13,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,026.60x = 61,539.92 × 13,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,026.60x = 819,994,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,994,818.03/41,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.91

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