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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,367.83, 59,057.69 and 12,704.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,367.83, 59,057.69 and 12,704.91 is: 19,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,367.83 : 59,057.69 = 12,704.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,367.83/59,057.69 = 12,704.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,367.83x = 59,057.69 × 12,704.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,367.83x = 750,322,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,322,422.73/39,367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.28

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