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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,310.81, 61,964.39 and 13,232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,310.81, 61,964.39 and 13,232.16 is: 19,847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,310.81 : 61,964.39 = 13,232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,310.81/61,964.39 = 13,232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,310.81x = 61,964.39 × 13,232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,310.81x = 819,922,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,922,755.86/41,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.66

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