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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,011.27, 63,035.44 and 22,284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,011.27, 63,035.44 and 22,284.99 is: 33,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,011.27 : 63,035.44 = 22,284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,011.27/63,035.44 = 22,284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,011.27x = 63,035.44 × 22,284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,011.27x = 1,404,744,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,744,094.33/42,011.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,437.32

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