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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,652.03, 59,481.53 and 11,189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,652.03, 59,481.53 and 11,189.23 is: 16,784.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,652.03 : 59,481.53 = 11,189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,652.03/59,481.53 = 11,189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,652.03x = 59,481.53 × 11,189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,652.03x = 665,552,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,552,555.99/39,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,784.83

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