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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,366.38, 59,049.57 and 13,071.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,366.38, 59,049.57 and 13,071.12 is: 19,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,366.38 : 59,049.57 = 13,071.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,366.38/59,049.57 = 13,071.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,366.38x = 59,049.57 × 13,071.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,366.38x = 771,844,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,844,015.42/39,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.68

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