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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.04, 57,382.38 and 13,298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.04, 57,382.38 and 13,298.04 is: 19,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.04 : 57,382.38 = 13,298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.04/57,382.38 = 13,298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.04x = 57,382.38 × 13,298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.04x = 763,073,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,073,184.54/38,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.31

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