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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,757.05, 58,148.52 and 15,065.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,757.05, 58,148.52 and 15,065.39 is: 22,603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,757.05 : 58,148.52 = 15,065.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,757.05/58,148.52 = 15,065.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,757.05x = 58,148.52 × 15,065.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,757.05x = 876,030,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,030,220.60/38,757.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,603.12

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