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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,302.56, 42,475.92 and 19,598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,302.56, 42,475.92 and 19,598.48 is: 29,413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,302.56 : 42,475.92 = 19,598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,302.56/42,475.92 = 19,598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,302.56x = 42,475.92 × 19,598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,302.56x = 832,463,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,463,468.60/28,302.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,413.01

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