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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,901.76, 59,775.96 and 22,318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,901.76, 59,775.96 and 22,318.28 is: 33,434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,901.76 : 59,775.96 = 22,318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,901.76/59,775.96 = 22,318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,901.76x = 59,775.96 × 22,318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,901.76x = 1,334,096,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,096,612.55/39,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,434.53

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