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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,464.82, 59,212.62 and 18,414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,464.82, 59,212.62 and 18,414.54 is: 27,628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,464.82 : 59,212.62 = 18,414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,464.82/59,212.62 = 18,414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,464.82x = 59,212.62 × 18,414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,464.82x = 1,090,373,159.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,373,159.49/39,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,628.99

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