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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.70, 56,999.73 and 13,053.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.70, 56,999.73 and 13,053.25 is: 19,574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.70 : 56,999.73 = 13,053.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.70/56,999.73 = 13,053.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.70x = 56,999.73 × 13,053.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.70x = 744,031,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,031,845.82/38,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.27

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