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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,152.55, 54,030.92 and 21,247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,152.55, 54,030.92 and 21,247.71 is: 29,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,152.55 : 54,030.92 = 21,247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,152.55/54,030.92 = 21,247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,152.55x = 54,030.92 × 21,247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,152.55x = 1,148,033,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,033,319.19/39,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,322.06

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