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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.96, 57,407.34 and 13,307.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.96, 57,407.34 and 13,307.96 is: 19,960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.96 : 57,407.34 = 13,307.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.96/57,407.34 = 13,307.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.96x = 57,407.34 × 13,307.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.96x = 763,974,584.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,974,584.43/38,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,960.69

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