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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.65, 56,931.48 and 22,391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.65, 56,931.48 and 22,391.82 is: 30,900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.65 : 56,931.48 = 22,391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.65/56,931.48 = 22,391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.65x = 56,931.48 × 22,391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.65x = 1,274,799,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,799,452.49/41,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.75

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