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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.52, 57,248.83 and 36,060.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.52, 57,248.83 and 36,060.90 is: 54,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.52 : 57,248.83 = 36,060.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.52/57,248.83 = 36,060.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.52x = 57,248.83 × 36,060.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.52x = 2,064,443,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,443,961.30/38,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,093.28

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