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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.99, 58,484.34 and 26,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.99, 58,484.34 and 26,347.10 is: 39,555.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.99 : 58,484.34 = 26,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.99/58,484.34 = 26,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.99x = 58,484.34 × 26,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.99x = 1,540,892,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,892,754.41/38,954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,555.72

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