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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,670.62, 59,506.14 and 13,375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,670.62, 59,506.14 and 13,375.59 is: 20,063.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,670.62 : 59,506.14 = 13,375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,670.62/59,506.14 = 13,375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,670.62x = 59,506.14 × 13,375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,670.62x = 795,929,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,929,731.12/39,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,063.46

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