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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,996.69, 57,955.43 and 23,133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,996.69, 57,955.43 and 23,133.81 is: 31,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,996.69 : 57,955.43 = 23,133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,996.69/57,955.43 = 23,133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,996.69x = 57,955.43 × 23,133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,996.69x = 1,340,729,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,729,790.42/41,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,924.66

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