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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,554.76, 62,332.97 and 13,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,554.76, 62,332.97 and 13,474.74 is: 20,212.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,554.76 : 62,332.97 = 13,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,554.76/62,332.97 = 13,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,554.76x = 62,332.97 × 13,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,554.76x = 839,920,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,920,564.18/41,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,212.38

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