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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,647.51, 62,476.47 and 13,570.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,647.51, 62,476.47 and 13,570.41 is: 20,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,647.51 : 62,476.47 = 13,570.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,647.51/62,476.47 = 13,570.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,647.51x = 62,476.47 × 13,570.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,647.51x = 847,831,313.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,831,313.25/41,647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,357.31

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