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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,264.70, 61,893.45 and 13,562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,264.70, 61,893.45 and 13,562.70 is: 20,342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,264.70 : 61,893.45 = 13,562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,264.70/61,893.45 = 13,562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,264.70x = 61,893.45 × 13,562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,264.70x = 839,442,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,442,294.32/41,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,342.87

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