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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,338.76, 62,007.23 and 13,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,338.76, 62,007.23 and 13,257.68 is: 19,886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,338.76 : 62,007.23 = 13,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,338.76/62,007.23 = 13,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,338.76x = 62,007.23 × 13,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,338.76x = 822,071,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,071,791.72/41,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,886.22

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