Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,877.92, 59,817.60 and 10,296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 39,877.92, 59,817.60 and 10,296 is: 15,444.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,877.92 : 59,817.60 = 10,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,877.92/59,817.60 = 10,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,877.92x = 59,817.60 × 10,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,877.92x = 615,882,009.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 615,882,009.60/39,877.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,444.19
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