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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,401.27, 39,195.46 and 15,654.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,401.27, 39,195.46 and 15,654.43 is: 21,604.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,401.27 : 39,195.46 = 15,654.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,401.27/39,195.46 = 15,654.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,401.27x = 39,195.46 × 15,654.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,401.27x = 613,582,584.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,582,584.89/28,401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,604.05

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