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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,676.13, 42,934.46 and 21,634.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,676.13, 42,934.46 and 21,634.90 is: 32,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,676.13 : 42,934.46 = 21,634.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,676.13/42,934.46 = 21,634.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,676.13x = 42,934.46 × 21,634.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,676.13x = 928,882,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,882,533.14/28,676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,392.19

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