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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,335.87, 54,281.61 and 22,337.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,335.87, 54,281.61 and 22,337.87 is: 30,825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,335.87 : 54,281.61 = 22,337.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,335.87/54,281.61 = 22,337.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,335.87x = 54,281.61 × 22,337.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,335.87x = 1,212,535,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,535,547.57/39,335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,825.19

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