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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.63, 59,263.28 and 21,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.63, 59,263.28 and 21,964.25 is: 32,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.63 : 59,263.28 = 21,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.63/59,263.28 = 21,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.63x = 59,263.28 × 21,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.63x = 1,301,673,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,673,091.60/39,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,947.38

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