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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,268.59, 54,190.64 and 21,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,268.59, 54,190.64 and 21,363.58 is: 29,481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,268.59 : 54,190.64 = 21,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,268.59/54,190.64 = 21,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,268.59x = 54,190.64 × 21,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,268.59x = 1,157,705,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,705,695.12/39,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,481.72

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