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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,275.72, 58,904.69 and 11,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,275.72, 58,904.69 and 11,195.17 is: 16,790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,275.72 : 58,904.69 = 11,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,275.72/58,904.69 = 11,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,275.72x = 58,904.69 × 11,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,275.72x = 659,447,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,447,899.07/39,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,790.22

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