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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,963.70, 58,445.55 and 12,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,963.70, 58,445.55 and 12,671.10 is: 19,006.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,963.70 : 58,445.55 = 12,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,963.70/58,445.55 = 12,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,963.70x = 58,445.55 × 12,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,963.70x = 740,569,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,569,408.61/38,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,006.65

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