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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,159.54, 61,732.88 and 13,075.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,159.54, 61,732.88 and 13,075.91 is: 19,611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,159.54 : 61,732.88 = 13,075.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,159.54/61,732.88 = 13,075.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,159.54x = 61,732.88 × 13,075.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,159.54x = 807,213,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,213,208.88/41,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.82

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