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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.39, 58,319.82 and 22,281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.39, 58,319.82 and 22,281.90 is: 33,396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.39 : 58,319.82 = 22,281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.39/58,319.82 = 22,281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.39x = 58,319.82 × 22,281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.39x = 1,299,476,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,476,397.26/38,910.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,396.64

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