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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,254.44, 60,330.62 and 22,734.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,254.44, 60,330.62 and 22,734.14 is: 34,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,254.44 : 60,330.62 = 22,734.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,254.44/60,330.62 = 22,734.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,254.44x = 60,330.62 × 22,734.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,254.44x = 1,371,564,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,564,516.55/40,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,072.38

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