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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,411.70, 58,989.49 and 21,597.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,411.70, 58,989.49 and 21,597.47 is: 32,326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,411.70 : 58,989.49 = 21,597.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,411.70/58,989.49 = 21,597.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,411.70x = 58,989.49 × 21,597.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,411.70x = 1,274,023,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,023,740.59/39,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,326.03

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