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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.55, 41,919.15 and 17,332.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.55, 41,919.15 and 17,332.53 is: 25,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.55 : 41,919.15 = 17,332.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.55/41,919.15 = 17,332.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.55x = 41,919.15 × 17,332.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.55x = 726,564,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,564,924.95/28,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,938.97

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