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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.03, 59,260.61 and 16,133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.03, 59,260.61 and 16,133.48 is: 24,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.03 : 59,260.61 = 16,133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.03/59,260.61 = 16,133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.03x = 59,260.61 × 16,133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.03x = 956,079,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,079,489.25/39,507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.24

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