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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,546.58, 62,313.74 and 13,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,546.58, 62,313.74 and 13,469.08 is: 20,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,546.58 : 62,313.74 = 13,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,546.58/62,313.74 = 13,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,546.58x = 62,313.74 × 13,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,546.58x = 839,308,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,308,749.16/41,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,201.63

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