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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.19, 58,016.18 and 14,984.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.19, 58,016.18 and 14,984.89 is: 22,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.19 : 58,016.18 = 14,984.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.19/58,016.18 = 14,984.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.19x = 58,016.18 × 14,984.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.19x = 869,366,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,366,000.60/38,670.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.55

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