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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,554.63, 59,340.84 and 13,258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,554.63, 59,340.84 and 13,258.70 is: 19,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,554.63 : 59,340.84 = 13,258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,554.63/59,340.84 = 13,258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,554.63x = 59,340.84 × 13,258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,554.63x = 786,782,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,782,329.01/39,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.03

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