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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,298.31, 56,991.90 and 22,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,298.31, 56,991.90 and 22,435.48 is: 30,961.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,298.31 : 56,991.90 = 22,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,298.31/56,991.90 = 22,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,298.31x = 56,991.90 × 22,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,298.31x = 1,278,640,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,640,632.61/41,298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,961.09

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