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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,021.16, 61,540.92 and 22,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,021.16, 61,540.92 and 22,318.08 is: 33,482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,021.16 : 61,540.92 = 22,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,021.16/61,540.92 = 22,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,021.16x = 61,540.92 × 22,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,021.16x = 1,373,475,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,475,175.83/41,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,482.11

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