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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,570.78, 57,367.74 and 22,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,570.78, 57,367.74 and 22,707.92 is: 31,336.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,570.78 : 57,367.74 = 22,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,570.78/57,367.74 = 22,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,570.78x = 57,367.74 × 22,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,570.78x = 1,302,702,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,702,050.50/41,570.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,336.96

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