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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.81, 58,456.82 and 22,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.81, 58,456.82 and 22,347.27 is: 33,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.81 : 58,456.82 = 22,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.81/58,456.82 = 22,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.81x = 58,456.82 × 22,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.81x = 1,306,350,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,350,228.15/38,954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,535.02

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