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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,668.61, 59,503.12 and 13,373.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,668.61, 59,503.12 and 13,373.58 is: 20,060.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,668.61 : 59,503.12 = 13,373.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,668.61/59,503.12 = 13,373.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,668.61x = 59,503.12 × 13,373.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,668.61x = 795,769,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,769,735.57/39,668.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.44

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