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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,380.63, 59,098.30 and 16,007.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,380.63, 59,098.30 and 16,007.09 is: 24,021.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,380.63 : 59,098.30 = 16,007.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,380.63/59,098.30 = 16,007.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,380.63x = 59,098.30 × 16,007.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,380.63x = 945,991,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,991,471.44/39,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.75

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