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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,356.93, 62,045.79 and 13,279.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,356.93, 62,045.79 and 13,279.49 is: 19,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,356.93 : 62,045.79 = 13,279.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,356.93/62,045.79 = 13,279.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,356.93x = 62,045.79 × 13,279.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,356.93x = 823,936,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,936,447.85/41,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.58

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