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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,409.76, 57,145.60 and 22,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,409.76, 57,145.60 and 22,547 is: 31,114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,409.76 : 57,145.60 = 22,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,409.76/57,145.60 = 22,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,409.76x = 57,145.60 × 22,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,409.76x = 1,288,461,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,461,843.20/41,409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,114.93

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