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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,991.58, 62,996.24 and 13,910.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,991.58, 62,996.24 and 13,910.04 is: 20,868.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,991.58 : 62,996.24 = 13,910.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,991.58/62,996.24 = 13,910.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,991.58x = 62,996.24 × 13,910.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,991.58x = 876,280,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,280,218.25/41,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.00

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