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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.63, 42,127.73 and 9,368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.63, 42,127.73 and 9,368.11 is: 14,047.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.63 : 42,127.73 = 9,368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.63/42,127.73 = 9,368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.63x = 42,127.73 × 9,368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.63x = 394,657,208.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,657,208.69/28,094.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.43

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