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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,267.17, 61,910.83 and 13,187.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,267.17, 61,910.83 and 13,187.21 is: 19,784.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,267.17 : 61,910.83 = 13,187.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,267.17/61,910.83 = 13,187.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,267.17x = 61,910.83 × 13,187.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,267.17x = 816,430,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,430,823.41/41,267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,784.03

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