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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,773.08, 59,622.54 and 13,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,773.08, 59,622.54 and 13,459.52 is: 20,176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,773.08 : 59,622.54 = 13,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,773.08/59,622.54 = 13,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,773.08x = 59,622.54 × 13,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,773.08x = 802,490,769.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,490,769.58/39,773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,176.73

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