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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,609.95, 57,421.96 and 22,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,609.95, 57,421.96 and 22,747.08 is: 31,391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,609.95 : 57,421.96 = 22,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,609.95/57,421.96 = 22,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,609.95x = 57,421.96 × 22,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,609.95x = 1,306,181,881.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,181,881.30/41,609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,391.09

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