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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,475.55, 57,609.06 and 19,968.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,475.55, 57,609.06 and 19,968.67 is: 29,898.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,475.55 : 57,609.06 = 19,968.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,475.55/57,609.06 = 19,968.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,475.55x = 57,609.06 × 19,968.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,475.55x = 1,150,376,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,376,308.15/38,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,898.89

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