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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.55, 57,325.80 and 34,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.55, 57,325.80 and 34,305.80 is: 51,408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.55 : 57,325.80 = 34,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.55/57,325.80 = 34,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.55x = 57,325.80 × 34,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.55x = 1,966,607,429.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,607,429.64/38,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,408.46

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