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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,447.99, 59,170.91 and 13,153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,447.99, 59,170.91 and 13,153.23 is: 19,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,447.99 : 59,170.91 = 13,153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,447.99/59,170.91 = 13,153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,447.99x = 59,170.91 × 13,153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,447.99x = 778,288,522.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,288,522.77/39,447.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,729.48

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