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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,329.22, 61,999.68 and 13,242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,329.22, 61,999.68 and 13,242.71 is: 19,865.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,329.22 : 61,999.68 = 13,242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,329.22/61,999.68 = 13,242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,329.22x = 61,999.68 × 13,242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,329.22x = 821,043,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,043,716.12/41,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.94

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