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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,803.63, 54,928.48 and 21,898.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,803.63, 54,928.48 and 21,898.25 is: 30,219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,803.63 : 54,928.48 = 21,898.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,803.63/54,928.48 = 21,898.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,803.63x = 54,928.48 × 21,898.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,803.63x = 1,202,837,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,837,504.81/39,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,219.29

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