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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,112.67, 58,668.41 and 9,530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,112.67, 58,668.41 and 9,530.55 is: 14,295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,112.67 : 58,668.41 = 9,530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,112.67/58,668.41 = 9,530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,112.67x = 58,668.41 × 9,530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,112.67x = 559,142,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,142,167.27/39,112.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,295.68

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