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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,665.71, 43,015.49 and 10,911.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,665.71, 43,015.49 and 10,911.32 is: 16,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,665.71 : 43,015.49 = 10,911.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,665.71/43,015.49 = 10,911.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,665.71x = 43,015.49 × 10,911.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,665.71x = 469,355,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,355,829.33/28,665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,373.42

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