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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,926.91, 59,759.13 and 35,552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,926.91, 59,759.13 and 35,552.91 is: 53,212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,926.91 : 59,759.13 = 35,552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,926.91/59,759.13 = 35,552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,926.91x = 59,759.13 × 35,552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,926.91x = 2,124,610,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,610,970.57/39,926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,212.51

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