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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,708.03, 43,052.47 and 12,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,708.03, 43,052.47 and 12,064.96 is: 18,093.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,708.03 : 43,052.47 = 12,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,708.03/43,052.47 = 12,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,708.03x = 43,052.47 × 12,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,708.03x = 519,426,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,426,328.45/28,708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.42

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