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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,755.70, 59,633.55 and 31,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,755.70, 59,633.55 and 31,007.70 is: 46,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,755.70 : 59,633.55 = 31,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,755.70/59,633.55 = 31,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,755.70x = 59,633.55 × 31,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,755.70x = 1,849,099,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,099,228.34/39,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,511.55

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