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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,769.32, 59,663.72 and 19,788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,769.32, 59,663.72 and 19,788.24 is: 29,687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,769.32 : 59,663.72 = 19,788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,769.32/59,663.72 = 19,788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,769.32x = 59,663.72 × 19,788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,769.32x = 1,180,640,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,640,010.65/39,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,687.21

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