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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,689.21, 43,033.82 and 10,208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,689.21, 43,033.82 and 10,208.25 is: 15,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,689.21 : 43,033.82 = 10,208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,689.21/43,033.82 = 10,208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,689.21x = 43,033.82 × 10,208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,689.21x = 439,299,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,299,941.97/28,689.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.38

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