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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,332.53, 61,997.99 and 13,630.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,332.53, 61,997.99 and 13,630.53 is: 20,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,332.53 : 61,997.99 = 13,630.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,332.53/61,997.99 = 13,630.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,332.53x = 61,997.99 × 13,630.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,332.53x = 845,065,394.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,065,394.48/41,332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.53

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