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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,759.64, 56,248.92 and 22,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,759.64, 56,248.92 and 22,610.24 is: 31,202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,759.64 : 56,248.92 = 22,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,759.64/56,248.92 = 22,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,759.64x = 56,248.92 × 22,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,759.64x = 1,271,801,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,801,580.94/40,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,202.47

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