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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,592.62, 57,396.90 and 22,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,592.62, 57,396.90 and 22,729.88 is: 31,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,592.62 : 57,396.90 = 22,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,592.62/57,396.90 = 22,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,592.62x = 57,396.90 × 22,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,592.62x = 1,304,624,649.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,624,649.37/41,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,366.73

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