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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,908.52, 62,823.90 and 22,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,908.52, 62,823.90 and 22,170.44 is: 33,235.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,908.52 : 62,823.90 = 22,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,908.52/62,823.90 = 22,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,908.52x = 62,823.90 × 22,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,908.52x = 1,392,833,505.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,833,505.52/41,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,235.09

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