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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,767.99, 59,655.03 and 13,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,767.99, 59,655.03 and 13,103.60 is: 19,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,767.99 : 59,655.03 = 13,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,767.99/59,655.03 = 13,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,767.99x = 59,655.03 × 13,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,767.99x = 781,695,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,695,651.11/39,767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,656.40

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