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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,906.55, 58,266.27 and 22,215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,906.55, 58,266.27 and 22,215.99 is: 33,270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906.55 : 58,266.27 = 22,215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906.55/58,266.27 = 22,215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906.55x = 58,266.27 × 22,215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906.55x = 1,294,442,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,442,871.66/38,906.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,270.56

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