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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,311.81, 61,965.89 and 13,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,311.81, 61,965.89 and 13,233.16 is: 19,849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,311.81 : 61,965.89 = 13,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,311.81/61,965.89 = 13,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,311.81x = 61,965.89 × 13,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,311.81x = 820,004,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,004,536.91/41,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.16

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