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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,494.18, 59,244.01 and 13,195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,494.18, 59,244.01 and 13,195.51 is: 19,794.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,494.18 : 59,244.01 = 13,195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,494.18/59,244.01 = 13,195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,494.18x = 59,244.01 × 13,195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,494.18x = 781,754,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,754,745.30/39,494.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,794.17

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