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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,130.63, 57,181.91 and 13,164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,130.63, 57,181.91 and 13,164.27 is: 19,741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,130.63 : 57,181.91 = 13,164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,130.63/57,181.91 = 13,164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,130.63x = 57,181.91 × 13,164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,130.63x = 752,758,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,758,036.53/38,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.56

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