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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,264.36, 58,906.26 and 18,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,264.36, 58,906.26 and 18,483 is: 27,729.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,264.36 : 58,906.26 = 18,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,264.36/58,906.26 = 18,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,264.36x = 58,906.26 × 18,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,264.36x = 1,088,764,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,764,403.58/39,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,729.08

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