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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,614.96, 59,382.42 and 24,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,614.96, 59,382.42 and 24,834.24 is: 37,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,614.96 : 59,382.42 = 24,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,614.96/59,382.42 = 24,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,614.96x = 59,382.42 × 24,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,614.96x = 1,474,717,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,717,270.06/39,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,226.27

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