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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,481.79, 59,205.81 and 22,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,481.79, 59,205.81 and 22,853.30 is: 34,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,481.79 : 59,205.81 = 22,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,481.79/59,205.81 = 22,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,481.79x = 59,205.81 × 22,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,481.79x = 1,353,047,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,047,841.64/39,481.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,270.18

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