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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,546.96, 62,306.53 and 13,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,546.96, 62,306.53 and 13,459.54 is: 20,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,546.96 : 62,306.53 = 13,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,546.96/62,306.53 = 13,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,546.96x = 62,306.53 × 13,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,546.96x = 838,617,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,617,232.80/41,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,184.80

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