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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,211.64, 56,871.78 and 22,348.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,211.64, 56,871.78 and 22,348.75 is: 30,841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,211.64 : 56,871.78 = 22,348.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,211.64/56,871.78 = 22,348.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,211.64x = 56,871.78 × 22,348.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,211.64x = 1,271,013,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,013,193.28/41,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,841.12

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