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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,247.54, 58,873.34 and 12,954.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,247.54, 58,873.34 and 12,954.33 is: 19,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,247.54 : 58,873.34 = 12,954.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,247.54/58,873.34 = 12,954.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,247.54x = 58,873.34 × 12,954.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,247.54x = 762,664,706.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,664,706.95/39,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,432.17

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