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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,005.42, 58,519.48 and 14,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,005.42, 58,519.48 and 14,045 is: 21,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,005.42 : 58,519.48 = 14,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,005.42/58,519.48 = 14,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,005.42x = 58,519.48 × 14,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,005.42x = 821,906,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,906,096.60/39,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.59

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