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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,595.44, 59,329.98 and 29,016.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,595.44, 59,329.98 and 29,016.44 is: 43,478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,595.44 : 59,329.98 = 29,016.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,595.44/59,329.98 = 29,016.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,595.44x = 59,329.98 × 29,016.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,595.44x = 1,721,544,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,544,508.22/39,595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,478.35

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