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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,706.19, 59,559.28 and 12,004.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,706.19, 59,559.28 and 12,004.19 is: 18,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,706.19 : 59,559.28 = 12,004.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,706.19/59,559.28 = 12,004.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,706.19x = 59,559.28 × 12,004.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,706.19x = 714,960,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,960,913.38/39,706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.28

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