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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.76, 57,849.95 and 22,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.76, 57,849.95 and 22,008.32 is: 32,938.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.76 : 57,849.95 = 22,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.76/57,849.95 = 22,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.76x = 57,849.95 × 22,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.76x = 1,273,180,151.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,180,151.85/38,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,938.92

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