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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,446.28, 59,169.42 and 13,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,446.28, 59,169.42 and 13,151.52 is: 19,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,446.28 : 59,169.42 = 13,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,446.28/59,169.42 = 13,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,446.28x = 59,169.42 × 13,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,446.28x = 778,167,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,167,810.52/39,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.28

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