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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,964.91, 55,151.27 and 22,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,964.91, 55,151.27 and 22,059.91 is: 30,442.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,964.91 : 55,151.27 = 22,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,964.91/55,151.27 = 22,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,964.91x = 55,151.27 × 22,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,964.91x = 1,216,632,052.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,632,052.59/39,964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,442.51

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