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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,233.59, 61,858.80 and 13,152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,233.59, 61,858.80 and 13,152.87 is: 19,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,233.59 : 61,858.80 = 13,152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,233.59/61,858.80 = 13,152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,233.59x = 61,858.80 × 13,152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,233.59x = 813,620,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,620,754.76/41,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.99

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