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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,496.70, 59,269.35 and 35,805.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,496.70, 59,269.35 and 35,805.53 is: 53,730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,496.70 : 59,269.35 = 35,805.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,496.70/59,269.35 = 35,805.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,496.70x = 59,269.35 × 35,805.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,496.70x = 2,122,170,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,170,193.16/39,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,730.32

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