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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,303.99, 58,965.72 and 13,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,303.99, 58,965.72 and 13,011.39 is: 19,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,303.99 : 58,965.72 = 13,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,303.99/58,965.72 = 13,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,303.99x = 58,965.72 × 13,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,303.99x = 767,225,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,225,979.55/39,303.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,520.31

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