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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,934.67, 59,879.51 and 13,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,934.67, 59,879.51 and 13,266.38 is: 19,892.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,934.67 : 59,879.51 = 13,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,934.67/59,879.51 = 13,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,934.67x = 59,879.51 × 13,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,934.67x = 794,384,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,384,067.64/39,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.09

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