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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,327.25, 55,651.61 and 22,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,327.25, 55,651.61 and 22,663.25 is: 31,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,327.25 : 55,651.61 = 22,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,327.25/55,651.61 = 22,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,327.25x = 55,651.61 × 22,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,327.25x = 1,261,246,350.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,246,350.33/40,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,275.29

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