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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,994.76, 58,493.58 and 10,914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,994.76, 58,493.58 and 10,914.76 is: 16,372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,994.76 : 58,493.58 = 10,914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,994.76/58,493.58 = 10,914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,994.76x = 58,493.58 × 10,914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,994.76x = 638,443,387.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,443,387.24/38,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,372.54

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