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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,218.03, 57,252.42 and 25,030.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,218.03, 57,252.42 and 25,030.42 is: 37,496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,218.03 : 57,252.42 = 25,030.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,218.03/57,252.42 = 25,030.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,218.03x = 57,252.42 × 25,030.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,218.03x = 1,433,051,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,051,975.49/38,218.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,496.75

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