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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.40, 61,858.75 and 13,163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.40, 61,858.75 and 13,163.29 is: 19,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.40 : 61,858.75 = 13,163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.40/61,858.75 = 13,163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.40x = 61,858.75 × 13,163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.40x = 814,264,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,264,290.18/41,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.24

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