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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.36, 57,256.23 and 13,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.36, 57,256.23 and 13,200.70 is: 19,802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.36 : 57,256.23 = 13,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.36/57,256.23 = 13,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.36x = 57,256.23 × 13,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.36x = 755,822,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,822,315.36/38,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.85

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