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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,689.84, 59,532.96 and 13,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,689.84, 59,532.96 and 13,394 is: 20,090.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,689.84 : 59,532.96 = 13,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,689.84/59,532.96 = 13,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,689.84x = 59,532.96 × 13,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,689.84x = 797,384,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,384,466.24/39,689.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,090.39

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