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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,664.44, 43,008.98 and 14,823.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,664.44, 43,008.98 and 14,823.16 is: 22,241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,664.44 : 43,008.98 = 14,823.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,664.44/43,008.98 = 14,823.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,664.44x = 43,008.98 × 14,823.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,664.44x = 637,528,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,528,991.98/28,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,241.11

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