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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,469.55, 59,207.37 and 13,174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,469.55, 59,207.37 and 13,174.25 is: 19,762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,469.55 : 59,207.37 = 13,174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,469.55/59,207.37 = 13,174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,469.55x = 59,207.37 × 13,174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,469.55x = 780,012,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,012,398.19/39,469.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,762.39

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