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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,764.59, 62,640.27 and 13,684.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,764.59, 62,640.27 and 13,684.59 is: 20,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,764.59 : 62,640.27 = 13,684.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,764.59/62,640.27 = 13,684.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,764.59x = 62,640.27 × 13,684.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,764.59x = 857,206,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,206,412.44/41,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.72

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