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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.92, 58,166.46 and 15,410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.92, 58,166.46 and 15,410.76 is: 23,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.92 : 58,166.46 = 15,410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.92/58,166.46 = 15,410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.92x = 58,166.46 × 15,410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.92x = 896,389,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,389,355.11/38,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,121.94

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