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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,356.63, 57,071.73 and 22,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,356.63, 57,071.73 and 22,493.76 is: 31,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,356.63 : 57,071.73 = 22,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,356.63/57,071.73 = 22,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,356.63x = 57,071.73 × 22,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,356.63x = 1,283,757,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,757,797.40/41,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,041.16

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