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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,165.54, 58,756.68 and 15,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,165.54, 58,756.68 and 15,792 is: 23,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,165.54 : 58,756.68 = 15,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,165.54/58,756.68 = 15,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,165.54x = 58,756.68 × 15,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,165.54x = 927,885,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,885,490.56/39,165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,691.37

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