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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,962.16, 59,946.48 and 26,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,962.16, 59,946.48 and 26,082 is: 39,125.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,962.16 : 59,946.48 = 26,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,962.16/59,946.48 = 26,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,962.16x = 59,946.48 × 26,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,962.16x = 1,563,524,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,524,091.36/39,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,125.11

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