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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.82, 41,954.31 and 22,430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.82, 41,954.31 and 22,430.97 is: 33,600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.82 : 41,954.31 = 22,430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.82/41,954.31 = 22,430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.82x = 41,954.31 × 22,430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.82x = 941,075,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,075,868.98/28,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,600.47

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