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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.52, 57,383.18 and 13,302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.52, 57,383.18 and 13,302.22 is: 19,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.52 : 57,383.18 = 13,302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.52/57,383.18 = 13,302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.52x = 57,383.18 × 13,302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.52x = 763,323,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,323,684.66/38,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.77

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