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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,105.21, 56,926.03 and 24,668.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,105.21, 56,926.03 and 24,668.74 is: 36,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,105.21 : 56,926.03 = 24,668.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,105.21/56,926.03 = 24,668.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,105.21x = 56,926.03 × 24,668.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,105.21x = 1,404,293,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,293,433.30/38,105.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,853.06

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