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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,257.76, 56,935.81 and 22,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,257.76, 56,935.81 and 22,394.88 is: 30,904.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,257.76 : 56,935.81 = 22,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,257.76/56,935.81 = 22,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,257.76x = 56,935.81 × 22,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,257.76x = 1,275,070,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,070,660.65/41,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,904.99

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