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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,264.92, 58,897.38 and 15,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,264.92, 58,897.38 and 15,907.76 is: 23,861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,264.92 : 58,897.38 = 15,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,264.92/58,897.38 = 15,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,264.92x = 58,897.38 × 15,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,264.92x = 936,925,385.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,925,385.67/39,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,861.64

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