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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.46, 57,897.62 and 22,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.46, 57,897.62 and 22,834.76 is: 31,511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.46 : 57,897.62 = 22,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.46/57,897.62 = 22,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.46x = 57,897.62 × 22,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.46x = 1,322,078,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,078,141.93/41,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,511.47

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