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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,963.70, 58,445.55 and 26,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,963.70, 58,445.55 and 26,522.10 is: 39,783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,963.70 : 58,445.55 = 26,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,963.70/58,445.55 = 26,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,963.70x = 58,445.55 × 26,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,963.70x = 1,550,098,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,098,721.66/38,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,783.15

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