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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,063.27, 61,604.18 and 12,985.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,063.27, 61,604.18 and 12,985.02 is: 19,480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,063.27 : 61,604.18 = 12,985.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,063.27/61,604.18 = 12,985.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,063.27x = 61,604.18 × 12,985.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,063.27x = 799,931,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,931,444.46/41,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.46

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