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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,268.61, 57,002.22 and 31,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,268.61, 57,002.22 and 31,823.20 is: 43,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,268.61 : 57,002.22 = 31,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,268.61/57,002.22 = 31,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,268.61x = 57,002.22 × 31,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,268.61x = 1,813,993,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,993,047.50/41,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,955.76

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