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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,995.26, 62,992.49 and 12,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,995.26, 62,992.49 and 12,413.66 is: 18,620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,995.26 : 62,992.49 = 12,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,995.26/62,992.49 = 12,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,995.26x = 62,992.49 × 12,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,995.26x = 781,966,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,966,976.38/41,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.36

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