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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,275.64, 59,011.88 and 36,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,275.64, 59,011.88 and 36,913.68 is: 55,463.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,275.64 : 59,011.88 = 36,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,275.64/59,011.88 = 36,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,275.64x = 59,011.88 × 36,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,275.64x = 2,178,345,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,345,469.95/39,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,463.02

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