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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,227.99, 61,849.98 and 13,147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,227.99, 61,849.98 and 13,147.11 is: 19,723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,227.99 : 61,849.98 = 13,147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,227.99/61,849.98 = 13,147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,227.99x = 61,849.98 × 13,147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,227.99x = 813,148,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,148,490.56/41,227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,723.22

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