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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,691.94, 43,044.83 and 9,969.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,691.94, 43,044.83 and 9,969.25 is: 14,956.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,691.94 : 43,044.83 = 9,969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,691.94/43,044.83 = 9,969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,691.94x = 43,044.83 × 9,969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,691.94x = 429,124,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,124,671.48/28,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.28

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