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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,992.52, 58,005.06 and 31,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,992.52, 58,005.06 and 31,363.72 is: 43,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,992.52 : 58,005.06 = 31,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,992.52/58,005.06 = 31,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,992.52x = 58,005.06 × 31,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,992.52x = 1,819,254,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,254,460.42/41,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,323.30

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