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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,371.16, 59,043.94 and 13,068.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,371.16, 59,043.94 and 13,068.84 is: 19,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,371.16 : 59,043.94 = 13,068.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,371.16/59,043.94 = 13,068.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,371.16x = 59,043.94 × 13,068.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,371.16x = 771,635,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,635,993.57/39,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,599.01

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