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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,995.80, 62,993.70 and 22,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,995.80, 62,993.70 and 22,312.80 is: 33,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,995.80 : 62,993.70 = 22,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,995.80/62,993.70 = 22,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,995.80x = 62,993.70 × 22,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,995.80x = 1,405,565,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,565,829.36/41,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,469.20

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