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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,150.28, 42,253.32 and 25,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,150.28, 42,253.32 and 25,008.28 is: 37,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,150.28 : 42,253.32 = 25,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,150.28/42,253.32 = 25,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,150.28x = 42,253.32 × 25,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,150.28x = 1,056,682,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,682,857.49/28,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,537.21

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