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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,723.17, 43,084.77 and 17,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,723.17, 43,084.77 and 17,030.01 is: 25,545.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,723.17 : 43,084.77 = 17,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,723.17/43,084.77 = 17,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,723.17x = 43,084.77 × 17,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,723.17x = 733,734,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,734,063.95/28,723.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.02

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