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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.15, 41,898.21 and 24,747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.15, 41,898.21 and 24,747.73 is: 36,940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.15 : 41,898.21 = 24,747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.15/41,898.21 = 24,747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.15x = 41,898.21 × 24,747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.15x = 1,036,885,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,885,588.56/28,069.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,940.40

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