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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,471.59, 59,206.55 and 12,817.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,471.59, 59,206.55 and 12,817.55 is: 19,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,471.59 : 59,206.55 = 12,817.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,471.59/59,206.55 = 12,817.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,471.59x = 59,206.55 × 12,817.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,471.59x = 758,882,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,882,914.95/39,471.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,226.05

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