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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,609.91, 57,421.78 and 22,747.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,609.91, 57,421.78 and 22,747.03 is: 31,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,609.91 : 57,421.78 = 22,747.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,609.91/57,421.78 = 22,747.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,609.91x = 57,421.78 × 22,747.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,609.91x = 1,306,175,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,175,074.89/41,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,390.96

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