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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,156.63, 40,241.00 and 22,070.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,156.63, 40,241.00 and 22,070.75 is: 30,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,156.63 : 40,241.00 = 22,070.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,156.63/40,241.00 = 22,070.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,156.63x = 40,241.00 × 22,070.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,156.63x = 888,148,904.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,148,904.72/29,156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,461.31

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