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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.73, 57,008.25 and 13,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.73, 57,008.25 and 13,044.42 is: 19,567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.73 : 57,008.25 = 13,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.73/57,008.25 = 13,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.73x = 57,008.25 × 13,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.73x = 743,639,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,639,556.47/38,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.03

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