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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,197.90, 61,796.25 and 13,117.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,197.90, 61,796.25 and 13,117.63 is: 19,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,197.90 : 61,796.25 = 13,117.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,197.90/61,796.25 = 13,117.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,197.90x = 61,796.25 × 13,117.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,197.90x = 810,620,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,620,342.89/41,197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.25

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