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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 43.43 and 9.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 43.43 and 9.69 is: 14.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 43.43 = 9.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/43.43 = 9.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 43.43 × 9.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 420.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420.75/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.54

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