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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,643.80, 59,465.70 and 35,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,643.80, 59,465.70 and 35,266.20 is: 52,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,643.80 : 59,465.70 = 35,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,643.80/59,465.70 = 35,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,643.80x = 59,465.70 × 35,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,643.80x = 2,097,129,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,129,269.34/39,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,899.30

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