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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.96, 58,395.64 and 27,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.96, 58,395.64 and 27,664.88 is: 41,518.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.96 : 58,395.64 = 27,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.96/58,395.64 = 27,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.96x = 58,395.64 × 27,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.96x = 1,615,508,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,508,373.12/38,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,518.08

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