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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,395.80, 59,093.70 and 26,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,395.80, 59,093.70 and 26,954.20 is: 40,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,395.80 : 59,093.70 = 26,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,395.80/59,093.70 = 26,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,395.80x = 59,093.70 × 26,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,395.80x = 1,592,823,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,823,408.54/39,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,431.30

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