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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,688.96, 43,033.44 and 10,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,688.96, 43,033.44 and 10,208 is: 15,312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,688.96 : 43,033.44 = 10,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,688.96/43,033.44 = 10,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,688.96x = 43,033.44 × 10,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,688.96x = 439,285,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,285,355.52/28,688.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.00

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