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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,015.70, 57,007.24 and 13,058.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,015.70, 57,007.24 and 13,058.26 is: 19,581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,015.70 : 57,007.24 = 13,058.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,015.70/57,007.24 = 13,058.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,015.70x = 57,007.24 × 13,058.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,015.70x = 744,415,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,415,361.80/38,015.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.79

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