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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,466.26, 59,221.26 and 16,090.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,466.26, 59,221.26 and 16,090.89 is: 24,145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,466.26 : 59,221.26 = 16,090.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,466.26/59,221.26 = 16,090.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,466.26x = 59,221.26 × 16,090.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,466.26x = 952,922,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,922,780.32/39,466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.25

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