Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,909.92, 58,370.64 and 14,284
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,909.92, 58,370.64 and 14,284 is: 21,428.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,909.92 : 58,370.64 = 14,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,909.92/58,370.64 = 14,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,909.92x = 58,370.64 × 14,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,909.92x = 833,766,221.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,766,221.76/38,909.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,428.11
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