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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,469.62, 58,696.90 and 38,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,469.62, 58,696.90 and 38,223.72 is: 56,844.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,469.62 : 58,696.90 = 38,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,469.62/58,696.90 = 38,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,469.62x = 58,696.90 × 38,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,469.62x = 2,243,613,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,613,870.47/39,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,844.07

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