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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,063.52, 56,670.16 and 23,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,063.52, 56,670.16 and 23,159.28 is: 31,961.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,063.52 : 56,670.16 = 23,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,063.52/56,670.16 = 23,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,063.52x = 56,670.16 × 23,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,063.52x = 1,312,440,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,440,103.08/41,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,961.22

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