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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,158.64, 58,709.28 and 25,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,158.64, 58,709.28 and 25,134.48 is: 37,683.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,158.64 : 58,709.28 = 25,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,158.64/58,709.28 = 25,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,158.64x = 58,709.28 × 25,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,158.64x = 1,475,627,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,627,223.97/39,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,683.31

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