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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,755.89, 58,122.28 and 15,067.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,755.89, 58,122.28 and 15,067.11 is: 22,596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,755.89 : 58,122.28 = 15,067.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,755.89/58,122.28 = 15,067.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,755.89x = 58,122.28 × 15,067.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,755.89x = 875,735,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,735,023.00/38,755.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,596.18

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