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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,912.72, 58,275.51 and 22,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,912.72, 58,275.51 and 22,222.16 is: 33,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,912.72 : 58,275.51 = 22,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,912.72/58,275.51 = 22,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,912.72x = 58,275.51 × 22,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,912.72x = 1,295,007,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,007,707.30/38,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,279.80

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