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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,267.81, 61,878.48 and 13,181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,267.81, 61,878.48 and 13,181.27 is: 19,764.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,267.81 : 61,878.48 = 13,181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,267.81/61,878.48 = 13,181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,267.81x = 61,878.48 × 13,181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,267.81x = 815,636,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,636,642.68/41,267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.48

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