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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,333.53, 61,999.48 and 13,631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,333.53, 61,999.48 and 13,631.53 is: 20,447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,333.53 : 61,999.48 = 13,631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,333.53/61,999.48 = 13,631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,333.53x = 61,999.48 × 13,631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,333.53x = 845,147,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,147,771.60/41,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,447.03

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