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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,907.73, 53,909.50 and 38,066.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,907.73, 53,909.50 and 38,066.95 is: 52,744.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,907.73 : 53,909.50 = 38,066.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,907.73/53,909.50 = 38,066.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,907.73x = 53,909.50 × 38,066.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,907.73x = 2,052,169,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,169,781.14/38,907.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,744.53

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