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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,998.97, 60,001.92 and 10,416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,998.97, 60,001.92 and 10,416.83 is: 15,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,998.97 : 60,001.92 = 10,416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,998.97/60,001.92 = 10,416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,998.97x = 60,001.92 × 10,416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,998.97x = 625,029,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,029,500.30/39,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.14

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