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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,063.76, 53,907.89 and 21,158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,063.76, 53,907.89 and 21,158.81 is: 29,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,063.76 : 53,907.89 = 21,158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,063.76/53,907.89 = 21,158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,063.76x = 53,907.89 × 21,158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,063.76x = 1,140,626,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,626,802.01/39,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,199.10

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