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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,656.98, 59,473.32 and 13,354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,656.98, 59,473.32 and 13,354.66 is: 20,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,656.98 : 59,473.32 = 13,354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,656.98/59,473.32 = 13,354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,656.98x = 59,473.32 × 13,354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,656.98x = 794,245,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,245,967.67/39,656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.90

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