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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,369.67, 59,037.19 and 14,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,369.67, 59,037.19 and 14,403.24 is: 21,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,369.67 : 59,037.19 = 14,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,369.67/59,037.19 = 14,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,369.67x = 59,037.19 × 14,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,369.67x = 850,326,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,326,744.48/39,369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.52

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