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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,382.47, 59,007.98 and 27,674.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,382.47, 59,007.98 and 27,674.73 is: 41,465.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,382.47 : 59,007.98 = 27,674.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,382.47/59,007.98 = 27,674.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,382.47x = 59,007.98 × 27,674.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,382.47x = 1,633,029,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,029,775.97/39,382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,465.91

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