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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,333.24, 59,005.80 and 13,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,333.24, 59,005.80 and 13,032 is: 19,549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,333.24 : 59,005.80 = 13,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,333.24/59,005.80 = 13,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,333.24x = 59,005.80 × 13,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,333.24x = 768,963,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,963,585.60/39,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,549.97

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