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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,342.67, 62,014.34 and 13,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,342.67, 62,014.34 and 13,262.76 is: 19,894.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,342.67 : 62,014.34 = 13,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,342.67/62,014.34 = 13,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,342.67x = 62,014.34 × 13,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,342.67x = 822,481,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,481,241.66/41,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,894.25

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