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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,590.73, 59,388.14 and 10,008.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,590.73, 59,388.14 and 10,008.83 is: 15,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,590.73 : 59,388.14 = 10,008.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,590.73/59,388.14 = 10,008.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,590.73x = 59,388.14 × 10,008.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,590.73x = 594,405,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,405,450.29/39,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.75

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