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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,604.91, 42,817.60 and 19,668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,604.91, 42,817.60 and 19,668.09 is: 29,440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,604.91 : 42,817.60 = 19,668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,604.91/42,817.60 = 19,668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,604.91x = 42,817.60 × 19,668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,604.91x = 842,140,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,140,147.13/28,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,440.41

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