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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,732.62, 86,626.45 and 39,990.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,732.62, 86,626.45 and 39,990.62 is: 60,004.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,732.62 : 86,626.45 = 39,990.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,732.62/86,626.45 = 39,990.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,732.62x = 86,626.45 × 39,990.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,732.62x = 3,464,245,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,245,443.90/57,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,004.99

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