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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,271.75, 61,908.48 and 13,569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,271.75, 61,908.48 and 13,569.75 is: 20,354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,271.75 : 61,908.48 = 13,569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,271.75/61,908.48 = 13,569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,271.75x = 61,908.48 × 13,569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,271.75x = 840,082,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,082,596.48/41,271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.91

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