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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,489.91, 59,237.93 and 13,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,489.91, 59,237.93 and 13,194.75 is: 19,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,489.91 : 59,237.93 = 13,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,489.91/59,237.93 = 13,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,489.91x = 59,237.93 × 13,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,489.91x = 781,629,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,629,314.70/39,489.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,793.14

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