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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,294.72, 58,942.24 and 19,597.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,294.72, 58,942.24 and 19,597.76 is: 29,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,294.72 : 58,942.24 = 19,597.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,294.72/58,942.24 = 19,597.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,294.72x = 58,942.24 × 19,597.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,294.72x = 1,155,135,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,135,873.38/39,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,396.72

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