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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,275.22, 58,874.72 and 15,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,275.22, 58,874.72 and 15,575 is: 23,347.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,275.22 : 58,874.72 = 15,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,275.22/58,874.72 = 15,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,275.22x = 58,874.72 × 15,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,275.22x = 916,973,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,973,764/39,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,347.39

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