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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,031.68, 57,047.68 and 24,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,031.68, 57,047.68 and 24,966.72 is: 37,450.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,031.68 : 57,047.68 = 24,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,031.68/57,047.68 = 24,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,031.68x = 57,047.68 × 24,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,031.68x = 1,424,293,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,293,453.21/38,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,450.19

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