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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,173.61, 58,630.48 and 35,671.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,173.61, 58,630.48 and 35,671.71 is: 53,389.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,173.61 : 58,630.48 = 35,671.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,173.61/58,630.48 = 35,671.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,173.61x = 58,630.48 × 35,671.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,173.61x = 2,091,449,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,449,301.36/39,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,389.24

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