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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,325.98, 61,992.84 and 13,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,325.98, 61,992.84 and 13,246.88 is: 19,871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,325.98 : 61,992.84 = 13,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,325.98/61,992.84 = 13,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,325.98x = 61,992.84 × 13,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,325.98x = 821,211,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,211,712.34/41,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,871.56

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