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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,726.82, 43,090.44 and 10,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,726.82, 43,090.44 and 10,006.82 is: 15,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,726.82 : 43,090.44 = 10,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,726.82/43,090.44 = 10,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,726.82x = 43,090.44 × 10,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,726.82x = 431,198,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,198,276.80/28,726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.31

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