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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,870.62, 57,781.91 and 23,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,870.62, 57,781.91 and 23,007.74 is: 31,750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,870.62 : 57,781.91 = 23,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,870.62/57,781.91 = 23,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,870.62x = 57,781.91 × 23,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,870.62x = 1,329,431,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,431,046.94/41,870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,750.93

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