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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,697.26, 59,512.68 and 14,723.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,697.26, 59,512.68 and 14,723.34 is: 22,072.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,697.26 : 59,512.68 = 14,723.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,697.26/59,512.68 = 14,723.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,697.26x = 59,512.68 × 14,723.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,697.26x = 876,225,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,225,421.95/39,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.69

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