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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,484.05, 59,217.36 and 11,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,484.05, 59,217.36 and 11,398 is: 17,094.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,484.05 : 59,217.36 = 11,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,484.05/59,217.36 = 11,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,484.05x = 59,217.36 × 11,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,484.05x = 674,959,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,959,469.28/39,484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,094.48

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