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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,190.82, 54,083.97 and 21,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,190.82, 54,083.97 and 21,285.84 is: 29,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,190.82 : 54,083.97 = 21,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,190.82/54,083.97 = 21,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,190.82x = 54,083.97 × 21,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,190.82x = 1,151,222,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,222,731.98/39,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,374.81

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