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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,254.26, 54,169.72 and 22,260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,254.26, 54,169.72 and 22,260.05 is: 30,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,254.26 : 54,169.72 = 22,260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,254.26/54,169.72 = 22,260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,254.26x = 54,169.72 × 22,260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,254.26x = 1,205,820,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,820,675.69/39,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,718.21

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