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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,337.64, 59,012.28 and 12,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,337.64, 59,012.28 and 12,674.69 is: 19,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,337.64 : 59,012.28 = 12,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,337.64/59,012.28 = 12,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,337.64x = 59,012.28 × 12,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,337.64x = 747,962,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,962,502.72/39,337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.91

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