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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,675.33, 59,483.84 and 18,913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,675.33, 59,483.84 and 18,913.41 is: 28,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,675.33 : 59,483.84 = 18,913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,675.33/59,483.84 = 18,913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,675.33x = 59,483.84 × 18,913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,675.33x = 1,125,042,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,042,159.73/39,675.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,356.21

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