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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,773.16, 59,647.12 and 13,471.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,773.16, 59,647.12 and 13,471.74 is: 20,203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,773.16 : 59,647.12 = 13,471.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,773.16/59,647.12 = 13,471.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,773.16x = 59,647.12 × 13,471.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,773.16x = 803,550,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,550,458.71/39,773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.33

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