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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,243.14, 61,863.94 and 13,162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,243.14, 61,863.94 and 13,162.97 is: 19,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,243.14 : 61,863.94 = 13,162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,243.14/61,863.94 = 13,162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,243.14x = 61,863.94 × 13,162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,243.14x = 814,313,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,313,186.30/41,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.21

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