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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,912.84, 58,275.68 and 22,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,912.84, 58,275.68 and 22,222.29 is: 33,279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,912.84 : 58,275.68 = 22,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,912.84/58,275.68 = 22,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,912.84x = 58,275.68 × 22,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,912.84x = 1,295,019,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,019,116.46/38,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,279.99

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