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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,265.16, 61,878.84 and 22,551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,265.16, 61,878.84 and 22,551.48 is: 33,816.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,265.16 : 61,878.84 = 22,551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,265.16/61,878.84 = 22,551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,265.16x = 61,878.84 × 22,551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,265.16x = 1,395,459,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,459,422.68/41,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,816.89

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