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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,955.74, 57,899.40 and 23,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,955.74, 57,899.40 and 23,093 is: 31,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,955.74 : 57,899.40 = 23,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,955.74/57,899.40 = 23,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,955.74x = 57,899.40 × 23,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,955.74x = 1,337,070,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,070,844.20/41,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,868.60

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