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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,356.68, 62,039.16 and 13,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,356.68, 62,039.16 and 13,269.72 is: 19,905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,356.68 : 62,039.16 = 13,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,356.68/62,039.16 = 13,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,356.68x = 62,039.16 × 13,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,356.68x = 823,242,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,242,282.24/41,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.91

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