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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.31, 58,346.46 and 22,207.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.31, 58,346.46 and 22,207.21 is: 33,307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.31 : 58,346.46 = 22,207.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.31/58,346.46 = 22,207.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.31x = 58,346.46 × 22,207.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.31x = 1,295,712,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,712,089.98/38,901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,307.67

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