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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,750.94, 58,126.34 and 10,671.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,750.94, 58,126.34 and 10,671.17 is: 16,006.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,750.94 : 58,126.34 = 10,671.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,750.94/58,126.34 = 10,671.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,750.94x = 58,126.34 × 10,671.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,750.94x = 620,275,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,275,791.66/38,750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.73

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