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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,168.28, 56,811.04 and 24,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,168.28, 56,811.04 and 24,172.24 is: 33,356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,168.28 : 56,811.04 = 24,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,168.28/56,811.04 = 24,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,168.28x = 56,811.04 × 24,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,168.28x = 1,373,250,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,250,093.53/41,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,356.99

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