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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,392.27, 59,039.19 and 15,675.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,392.27, 59,039.19 and 15,675.47 is: 23,493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,392.27 : 59,039.19 = 15,675.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,392.27/59,039.19 = 15,675.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,392.27x = 59,039.19 × 15,675.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,392.27x = 925,466,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,466,756.47/39,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,493.62

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