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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,751.61, 58,128.83 and 10,673.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,751.61, 58,128.83 and 10,673.83 is: 16,011.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,751.61 : 58,128.83 = 10,673.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,751.61/58,128.83 = 10,673.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,751.61x = 58,128.83 × 10,673.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,751.61x = 620,457,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,457,249.52/38,751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.13

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