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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,595.69, 59,330.35 and 29,016.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,595.69, 59,330.35 and 29,016.69 is: 43,478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,595.69 : 59,330.35 = 29,016.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,595.69/59,330.35 = 29,016.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,595.69x = 59,330.35 × 29,016.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,595.69x = 1,721,570,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,570,373.54/39,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,478.73

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