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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,416.76, 59,108.82 and 16,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,416.76, 59,108.82 and 16,027.32 is: 24,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,416.76 : 59,108.82 = 16,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,416.76/59,108.82 = 16,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,416.76x = 59,108.82 × 16,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,416.76x = 947,355,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,355,972.96/39,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.34

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