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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,704.44, 43,060.98 and 10,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,704.44, 43,060.98 and 10,235 is: 15,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,704.44 : 43,060.98 = 10,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,704.44/43,060.98 = 10,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,704.44x = 43,060.98 × 10,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,704.44x = 440,729,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,729,130.30/28,704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.04

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