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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,298.94, 58,958.12 and 13,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,298.94, 58,958.12 and 13,006.34 is: 19,512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,298.94 : 58,958.12 = 13,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,298.94/58,958.12 = 13,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,298.94x = 58,958.12 × 13,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,298.94x = 766,829,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,829,354.48/39,298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,512.72

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