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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,907.14, 58,283.04 and 29,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,907.14, 58,283.04 and 29,991.30 is: 44,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,907.14 : 58,283.04 = 29,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,907.14/58,283.04 = 29,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,907.14x = 58,283.04 × 29,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,907.14x = 1,747,984,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,984,137.55/38,907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,927.08

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