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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,007.80, 58,511.70 and 35,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,007.80, 58,511.70 and 35,071.20 is: 52,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,007.80 : 58,511.70 = 35,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,007.80/58,511.70 = 35,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,007.80x = 58,511.70 × 35,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,007.80x = 2,052,075,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,075,533.04/39,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,606.80

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