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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,003.85, 57,006.94 and 13,043.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,003.85, 57,006.94 and 13,043.55 is: 19,565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,003.85 : 57,006.94 = 13,043.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,003.85/57,006.94 = 13,043.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,003.85x = 57,006.94 × 13,043.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,003.85x = 743,572,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,572,554.59/38,003.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.72

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