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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,377.40, 61,966.92 and 22,629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,377.40, 61,966.92 and 22,629.32 is: 33,889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,377.40 : 61,966.92 = 22,629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,377.40/61,966.92 = 22,629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,377.40x = 61,966.92 × 22,629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,377.40x = 1,402,269,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,269,262.09/41,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,889.74

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