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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,323.70, 61,985.55 and 13,243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,323.70, 61,985.55 and 13,243.70 is: 19,865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,323.70 : 61,985.55 = 13,243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,323.70/61,985.55 = 13,243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,323.70x = 61,985.55 × 13,243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,323.70x = 820,918,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,918,028.54/41,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.55

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