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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,673.68, 59,451 and 22,994.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,673.68, 59,451 and 22,994.64 is: 34,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,673.68 : 59,451 = 22,994.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,673.68/59,451 = 22,994.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,673.68x = 59,451 × 22,994.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,673.68x = 1,367,054,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,054,342.64/39,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,457.46

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