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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,654.62, 59,487.43 and 13,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,654.62, 59,487.43 and 13,366.88 is: 20,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,654.62 : 59,487.43 = 13,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,654.62/59,487.43 = 13,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,654.62x = 59,487.43 × 13,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,654.62x = 795,161,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,161,338.32/39,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.17

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