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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,512.58, 55,910.16 and 22,611.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,512.58, 55,910.16 and 22,611.07 is: 31,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,512.58 : 55,910.16 = 22,611.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,512.58/55,910.16 = 22,611.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,512.58x = 55,910.16 × 22,611.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,512.58x = 1,264,188,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,188,541.47/40,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,204.84

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