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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,359.04, 59,042.08 and 13,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,359.04, 59,042.08 and 13,064 is: 19,597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,359.04 : 59,042.08 = 13,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,359.04/59,042.08 = 13,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,359.04x = 59,042.08 × 13,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,359.04x = 771,325,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,325,733.12/39,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,597.17

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