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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,945.67, 55,126.80 and 22,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,945.67, 55,126.80 and 22,955.41 is: 31,679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,945.67 : 55,126.80 = 22,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,945.67/55,126.80 = 22,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,945.67x = 55,126.80 × 22,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,945.67x = 1,265,458,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,458,295.99/39,945.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,679.49

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