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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,034.55, 56,627.68 and 22,171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,034.55, 56,627.68 and 22,171.67 is: 30,596.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,034.55 : 56,627.68 = 22,171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,034.55/56,627.68 = 22,171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,034.55x = 56,627.68 × 22,171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,034.55x = 1,255,530,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,530,341.50/41,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,596.91

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