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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,511.76, 57,286.04 and 22,648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,511.76, 57,286.04 and 22,648.88 is: 31,255.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,511.76 : 57,286.04 = 22,648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,511.76/57,286.04 = 22,648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,511.76x = 57,286.04 × 22,648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,511.76x = 1,297,464,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,464,675.61/41,511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,255.35

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