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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,753.52, 58,130.60 and 10,675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,753.52, 58,130.60 and 10,675.13 is: 16,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,753.52 : 58,130.60 = 10,675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,753.52/58,130.60 = 10,675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,753.52x = 58,130.60 × 10,675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,753.52x = 620,551,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,551,367.95/38,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.77

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