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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,565.32, 59,347.97 and 13,269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,565.32, 59,347.97 and 13,269.98 is: 19,904.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,565.32 : 59,347.97 = 13,269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,565.32/59,347.97 = 13,269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,565.32x = 59,347.97 × 13,269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,565.32x = 787,546,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,546,011.85/39,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.96

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