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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,272.34, 61,810.09 and 22,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,272.34, 61,810.09 and 22,524.28 is: 33,732.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,272.34 : 61,810.09 = 22,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,272.34/61,810.09 = 22,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,272.34x = 61,810.09 × 22,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,272.34x = 1,392,227,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,227,563.15/41,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,732.71

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