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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,027.25, 57,041.96 and 10,325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,027.25, 57,041.96 and 10,325.25 is: 15,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,027.25 : 57,041.96 = 10,325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,027.25/57,041.96 = 10,325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,027.25x = 57,041.96 × 10,325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,027.25x = 588,972,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,972,445.86/38,027.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.17

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