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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.93, 42,209.19 and 13,348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.93, 42,209.19 and 13,348.86 is: 20,008.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.93 : 42,209.19 = 13,348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.93/42,209.19 = 13,348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.93x = 42,209.19 × 13,348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.93x = 563,444,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,444,568.02/28,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,008.03

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