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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.55, 58,258.77 and 22,210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.55, 58,258.77 and 22,210.99 is: 33,263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.55 : 58,258.77 = 22,210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.55/58,258.77 = 22,210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.55x = 58,258.77 × 22,210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.55x = 1,293,984,957.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,984,957.88/38,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,263.07

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