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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,371.61, 59,044.58 and 13,069.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,371.61, 59,044.58 and 13,069.29 is: 19,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,371.61 : 59,044.58 = 13,069.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,371.61/59,044.58 = 13,069.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,371.61x = 59,044.58 × 13,069.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,371.61x = 771,670,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,670,738.95/39,371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,599.67

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