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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,596.61, 40,815.50 and 22,059.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,596.61, 40,815.50 and 22,059.65 is: 30,421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,596.61 : 40,815.50 = 22,059.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,596.61/40,815.50 = 22,059.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,596.61x = 40,815.50 × 22,059.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,596.61x = 900,375,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,375,330.20/29,596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,421.57

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