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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,456.96, 59,163.36 and 16,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,456.96, 59,163.36 and 16,056 is: 24,075.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,456.96 : 59,163.36 = 16,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,456.96/59,163.36 = 16,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,456.96x = 59,163.36 × 16,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,456.96x = 949,926,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,926,908.16/39,456.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,075.02

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