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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,771.67, 56,264.80 and 22,625.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,771.67, 56,264.80 and 22,625.15 is: 31,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,771.67 : 56,264.80 = 22,625.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,771.67/56,264.80 = 22,625.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,771.67x = 56,264.80 × 22,625.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,771.67x = 1,272,999,201.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,999,201.83/40,771.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,222.64

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