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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,484.65, 57,702.09 and 25,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,484.65, 57,702.09 and 25,297.04 is: 37,929.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,484.65 : 57,702.09 = 25,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,484.65/57,702.09 = 25,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,484.65x = 57,702.09 × 25,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,484.65x = 1,459,692,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,692,078.81/38,484.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,929.20

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