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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,663.71, 42,884.33 and 25,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,663.71, 42,884.33 and 25,127.12 is: 37,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,663.71 : 42,884.33 = 25,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,663.71/42,884.33 = 25,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,663.71x = 42,884.33 × 25,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,663.71x = 1,077,559,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,559,365.97/28,663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,593.16

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