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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332.30, 61,998.72 and 13,256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332.30, 61,998.72 and 13,256.62 is: 19,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332.30 : 61,998.72 = 13,256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332.30/61,998.72 = 13,256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332.30x = 61,998.72 × 13,256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332.30x = 821,893,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,893,471.53/41,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,885.02

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