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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,357.04, 59,039.08 and 13,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,357.04, 59,039.08 and 13,062 is: 19,594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,357.04 : 59,039.08 = 13,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,357.04/59,039.08 = 13,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,357.04x = 59,039.08 × 13,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,357.04x = 771,168,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,168,462.96/39,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,594.17

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