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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,774.44, 59,613.67 and 17,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,774.44, 59,613.67 and 17,562.62 is: 26,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,774.44 : 59,613.67 = 17,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,774.44/59,613.67 = 17,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,774.44x = 59,613.67 × 17,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,774.44x = 1,046,972,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,972,404.00/39,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,322.74

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