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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,729.76, 43,069.05 and 11,195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,729.76, 43,069.05 and 11,195.55 is: 16,783.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,729.76 : 43,069.05 = 11,195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,729.76/43,069.05 = 11,195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,729.76x = 43,069.05 × 11,195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,729.76x = 482,181,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,181,702.73/28,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.36

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