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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.54, 60,003.30 and 13,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.54, 60,003.30 and 13,694.22 is: 20,544.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.54 : 60,003.30 = 13,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.54/60,003.30 = 13,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.54x = 60,003.30 × 13,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.54x = 821,698,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,698,390.93/39,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.24

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