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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,453.28, 59,189.44 and 13,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,453.28, 59,189.44 and 13,158.24 is: 19,740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,453.28 : 59,189.44 = 13,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,453.28/59,189.44 = 13,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,453.28x = 59,189.44 × 13,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,453.28x = 778,828,856.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,828,856.99/39,453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.54

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