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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,302.71, 61,961.36 and 13,227.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,302.71, 61,961.36 and 13,227.71 is: 19,843.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,302.71 : 61,961.36 = 13,227.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,302.71/61,961.36 = 13,227.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,302.71x = 61,961.36 × 13,227.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,302.71x = 819,606,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,606,525.34/41,302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.89

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