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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,469.63, 59,213.68 and 26,995.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,469.63, 59,213.68 and 26,995.53 is: 40,499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,469.63 : 59,213.68 = 26,995.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,469.63/59,213.68 = 26,995.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,469.63x = 59,213.68 × 26,995.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,469.63x = 1,598,504,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,504,648.19/39,469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,499.61

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