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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,752.10, 57,982.35 and 25,630.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,752.10, 57,982.35 and 25,630.10 is: 38,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,752.10 : 57,982.35 = 25,630.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,752.10/57,982.35 = 25,630.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,752.10x = 57,982.35 × 25,630.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,752.10x = 1,486,093,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,093,428.74/38,752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,348.72

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