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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,146.92, 56,782.80 and 22,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,146.92, 56,782.80 and 22,284 is: 30,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,146.92 : 56,782.80 = 22,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,146.92/56,782.80 = 22,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,146.92x = 56,782.80 × 22,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,146.92x = 1,265,347,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,347,915.20/41,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,751.95

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