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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,191,617.40, 42,192,947.70 and 28,191,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,191,617.40, 42,192,947.70 and 28,191,617.40 is: 42,192,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,191,617.40 : 42,192,947.70 = 28,191,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,191,617.40/42,192,947.70 = 28,191,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,191,617.40x = 42,192,947.70 × 28,191,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,191,617.40x = 1,189,487,438,536,610
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,487,438,536,610/28,191,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,192,947.70

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