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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,969.52, 55,158.32 and 22,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,969.52, 55,158.32 and 22,064.14 is: 30,448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,969.52 : 55,158.32 = 22,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,969.52/55,158.32 = 22,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,969.52x = 55,158.32 × 22,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,969.52x = 1,217,020,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,020,894.64/39,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,448.72

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