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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,762.02, 58,143.25 and 13,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,762.02, 58,143.25 and 13,803.04 is: 20,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,762.02 : 58,143.25 = 13,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,762.02/58,143.25 = 13,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,762.02x = 58,143.25 × 13,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,762.02x = 802,553,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,553,314.76/38,762.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.63

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