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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,903.05, 58,261.03 and 22,212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,903.05, 58,261.03 and 22,212.49 is: 33,265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,903.05 : 58,261.03 = 22,212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,903.05/58,261.03 = 22,212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,903.05x = 58,261.03 × 22,212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,903.05x = 1,294,122,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,122,546.26/38,903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,265.32

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