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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,369.98, 59,089.09 and 20,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,369.98, 59,089.09 and 20,663.23 is: 31,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,369.98 : 59,089.09 = 20,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,369.98/59,089.09 = 20,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,369.98x = 59,089.09 × 20,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,369.98x = 1,220,971,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,971,457.16/39,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,012.75

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