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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,920.85, 57,858.99 and 24,027.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,920.85, 57,858.99 and 24,027.85 is: 33,163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,920.85 : 57,858.99 = 24,027.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,920.85/57,858.99 = 24,027.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,920.85x = 57,858.99 × 24,027.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,920.85x = 1,390,227,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,227,132.87/41,920.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,163.14

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