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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,481.95, 59,229.07 and 23,683.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,481.95, 59,229.07 and 23,683.27 is: 35,528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,481.95 : 59,229.07 = 23,683.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,481.95/59,229.07 = 23,683.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,481.95x = 59,229.07 × 23,683.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,481.95x = 1,402,737,927.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,737,927.07/39,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,528.59

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