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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,316.98, 59,005.84 and 29,346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,316.98, 59,005.84 and 29,346.68 is: 44,042.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,316.98 : 59,005.84 = 29,346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,316.98/59,005.84 = 29,346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,316.98x = 59,005.84 × 29,346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,316.98x = 1,731,625,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,625,504.61/39,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,042.69

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