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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,792.94, 62,645.31 and 13,705.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,792.94, 62,645.31 and 13,705.65 is: 20,544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,792.94 : 62,645.31 = 13,705.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,792.94/62,645.31 = 13,705.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,792.94x = 62,645.31 × 13,705.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,792.94x = 858,594,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,594,693.00/41,792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.01

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