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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,712.93, 58,020.41 and 22,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,712.93, 58,020.41 and 22,082.32 is: 33,095.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,712.93 : 58,020.41 = 22,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,712.93/58,020.41 = 22,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,712.93x = 58,020.41 × 22,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,712.93x = 1,281,225,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,225,004.69/38,712.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,095.53

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