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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.66, 58,151.76 and 10,689.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.66, 58,151.76 and 10,689.23 is: 16,033.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.66 : 58,151.76 = 10,689.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.66/58,151.76 = 10,689.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.66x = 58,151.76 × 10,689.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.66x = 621,597,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,597,642.84/38,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.92

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