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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,169.80, 58,764.42 and 18,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,169.80, 58,764.42 and 18,369 is: 27,558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,169.80 : 58,764.42 = 18,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,169.80/58,764.42 = 18,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,169.80x = 58,764.42 × 18,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,169.80x = 1,079,443,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,443,630.98/39,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,558.06

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