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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,295.83, 56,974.69 and 23,143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,295.83, 56,974.69 and 23,143.90 is: 31,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,295.83 : 56,974.69 = 23,143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,295.83/56,974.69 = 23,143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,295.83x = 56,974.69 × 23,143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,295.83x = 1,318,616,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,616,527.89/41,295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,930.98

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