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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,755.08, 58,099.82 and 15,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,755.08, 58,099.82 and 15,368.76 is: 23,040.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,755.08 : 58,099.82 = 15,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,755.08/58,099.82 = 15,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,755.08x = 58,099.82 × 15,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,755.08x = 892,922,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,922,112.78/38,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,040.13

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