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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,729.91, 43,084.19 and 10,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,729.91, 43,084.19 and 10,005.14 is: 15,003.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,729.91 : 43,084.19 = 10,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,729.91/43,084.19 = 10,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,729.91x = 43,084.19 × 10,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,729.91x = 431,063,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,063,087.29/28,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.99

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