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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,670.44, 43,030.27 and 13,696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,670.44, 43,030.27 and 13,696.02 is: 20,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,670.44 : 43,030.27 = 13,696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,670.44/43,030.27 = 13,696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,670.44x = 43,030.27 × 13,696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,670.44x = 589,343,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,343,438.53/28,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,555.79

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