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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,164.08, 61,755.88 and 13,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,164.08, 61,755.88 and 13,462 is: 20,196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,164.08 : 61,755.88 = 13,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,164.08/61,755.88 = 13,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,164.08x = 61,755.88 × 13,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,164.08x = 831,357,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,357,656.56/41,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,196.19

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