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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,324.98, 61,991.34 and 13,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,324.98, 61,991.34 and 13,245.88 is: 19,870.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,324.98 : 61,991.34 = 13,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,324.98/61,991.34 = 13,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,324.98x = 61,991.34 × 13,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,324.98x = 821,129,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,129,850.68/41,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.06

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