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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,662.93, 59,496.36 and 13,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,662.93, 59,496.36 and 13,011.60 is: 19,518.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,662.93 : 59,496.36 = 13,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,662.93/59,496.36 = 13,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,662.93x = 59,496.36 × 13,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,662.93x = 774,142,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,142,837.78/39,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,518.04

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