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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,090.56, 38,764.92 and 15,515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,090.56, 38,764.92 and 15,515.28 is: 21,411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,090.56 : 38,764.92 = 15,515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,090.56/38,764.92 = 15,515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,090.56x = 38,764.92 × 15,515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,090.56x = 601,448,587.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,448,587.98/28,090.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,411.06

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