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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.91, 42,066.73 and 23,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.91, 42,066.73 and 23,094.73 is: 34,641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.91 : 42,066.73 = 23,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.91/42,066.73 = 23,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.91x = 42,066.73 × 23,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.91x = 971,519,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,519,771.33/28,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,641.57

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