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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,977.25, 61,476.44 and 22,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,977.25, 61,476.44 and 22,252.48 is: 33,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,977.25 : 61,476.44 = 22,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,977.25/61,476.44 = 22,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,977.25x = 61,476.44 × 22,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,977.25x = 1,368,002,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,002,986.62/40,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,384.45

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