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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,695, 43,044.12 and 10,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,695, 43,044.12 and 10,227 is: 15,341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,695 : 43,044.12 = 10,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,695/43,044.12 = 10,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,695x = 43,044.12 × 10,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,695x = 440,212,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,212,215.24/28,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,341.08

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