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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.56, 39,204.80 and 15,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.56, 39,204.80 and 15,663.08 is: 21,614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.56 : 39,204.80 = 15,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.56/39,204.80 = 15,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.56x = 39,204.80 × 15,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.56x = 614,067,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,067,840.47/28,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.07

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