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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,380.99, 59,005.72 and 27,673.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,380.99, 59,005.72 and 27,673.25 is: 41,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,380.99 : 59,005.72 = 27,673.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,380.99/59,005.72 = 27,673.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,380.99x = 59,005.72 × 27,673.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,380.99x = 1,632,880,040.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,880,040.99/39,380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,463.66

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