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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,566.70, 59,309.03 and 24,741.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,566.70, 59,309.03 and 24,741.59 is: 37,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,566.70 : 59,309.03 = 24,741.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,566.70/59,309.03 = 24,741.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,566.70x = 59,309.03 × 24,741.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,566.70x = 1,467,399,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,399,283.30/39,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,086.72

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