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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,337.74, 62,010.70 and 13,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,337.74, 62,010.70 and 13,250.72 is: 19,877.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,337.74 : 62,010.70 = 13,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,337.74/62,010.70 = 13,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,337.74x = 62,010.70 × 13,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,337.74x = 821,686,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,686,544.60/41,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,877.39

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