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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,533.61, 57,316.97 and 22,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,533.61, 57,316.97 and 22,670.33 is: 31,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,533.61 : 57,316.97 = 22,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,533.61/57,316.97 = 22,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,533.61x = 57,316.97 × 22,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,533.61x = 1,299,394,394.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,394,394.59/41,533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,285.37

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