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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,114, 61,680.72 and 13,412

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,114, 61,680.72 and 13,412 is: 20,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,114 : 61,680.72 = 13,412 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,114/61,680.72 = 13,412/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,114x = 61,680.72 × 13,412
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,114x = 827,261,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,261,816.64/41,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,121.17

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