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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,262.72, 61,891.02 and 13,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,262.72, 61,891.02 and 13,181.64 is: 19,771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,262.72 : 61,891.02 = 13,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,262.72/61,891.02 = 13,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,262.72x = 61,891.02 × 13,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,262.72x = 815,825,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,825,144.87/41,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,771.48

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