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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.78, 59,913.57 and 23,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.78, 59,913.57 and 23,319.66 is: 34,968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.78 : 59,913.57 = 23,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.78/59,913.57 = 23,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.78x = 59,913.57 × 23,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.78x = 1,397,164,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,164,081.79/39,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,968.63

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