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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,964.59, 58,446.88 and 14,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,964.59, 58,446.88 and 14,004.69 is: 21,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,964.59 : 58,446.88 = 14,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,964.59/58,446.88 = 14,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,964.59x = 58,446.88 × 14,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,964.59x = 818,530,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,530,400.86/38,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.04

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