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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,406.78, 62,058.11 and 22,430.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,406.78, 62,058.11 and 22,430.69 is: 33,617.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,406.78 : 62,058.11 = 22,430.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,406.78/62,058.11 = 22,430.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,406.78x = 62,058.11 × 22,430.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,406.78x = 1,392,005,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,005,804.95/41,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,617.82

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