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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,359.70, 62,038.59 and 13,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,359.70, 62,038.59 and 13,279.70 is: 19,919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,359.70 : 62,038.59 = 13,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,359.70/62,038.59 = 13,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,359.70x = 62,038.59 × 13,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,359.70x = 823,853,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,853,863.62/41,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,919.24

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