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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,010.62, 55,211.88 and 22,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,010.62, 55,211.88 and 22,105.48 is: 30,504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,010.62 : 55,211.88 = 22,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,010.62/55,211.88 = 22,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,010.62x = 55,211.88 × 22,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,010.62x = 1,220,485,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,485,109.10/40,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,504.03

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