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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,158.53, 61,746.91 and 13,087.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,158.53, 61,746.91 and 13,087.17 is: 19,633.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,158.53 : 61,746.91 = 13,087.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,158.53/61,746.91 = 13,087.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,158.53x = 61,746.91 × 13,087.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,158.53x = 808,092,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,092,275.43/41,158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,633.65

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