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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,705.54, 39,632.97 and 25,671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,705.54, 39,632.97 and 25,671.24 is: 35,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,705.54 : 39,632.97 = 25,671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,705.54/39,632.97 = 25,671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,705.54x = 39,632.97 × 25,671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,705.54x = 1,017,427,484.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,427,484.78/28,705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,443.60

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