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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,762.03, 58,143.27 and 13,803.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,762.03, 58,143.27 and 13,803.05 is: 20,704.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,762.03 : 58,143.27 = 13,803.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,762.03/58,143.27 = 13,803.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,762.03x = 58,143.27 × 13,803.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,762.03x = 802,554,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,554,172.26/38,762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.65

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