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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,147.74, 56,783.96 and 22,284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,147.74, 56,783.96 and 22,284.87 is: 30,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,147.74 : 56,783.96 = 22,284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,147.74/56,783.96 = 22,284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,147.74x = 56,783.96 × 22,284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,147.74x = 1,265,423,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,423,166.69/41,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,753.16

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