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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,646.53, 59,452.52 and 15,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,646.53, 59,452.52 and 15,005.25 is: 22,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,646.53 : 59,452.52 = 15,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,646.53/59,452.52 = 15,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,646.53x = 59,452.52 × 15,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,646.53x = 892,099,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,099,850.70/39,646.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.33

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