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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,444.21, 42,670.93 and 10,676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,444.21, 42,670.93 and 10,676.26 is: 16,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,444.21 : 42,670.93 = 10,676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,444.21/42,670.93 = 10,676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,444.21x = 42,670.93 × 10,676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,444.21x = 455,566,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,566,057.32/28,444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,016.12

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