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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,035.96, 58,518.06 and 14,069.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,035.96, 58,518.06 and 14,069.90 is: 21,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,035.96 : 58,518.06 = 14,069.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,035.96/58,518.06 = 14,069.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,035.96x = 58,518.06 × 14,069.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,035.96x = 823,343,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,343,252.39/39,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.92

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