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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,749.68, 43,109.93 and 13,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,749.68, 43,109.93 and 13,153.94 is: 19,724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,749.68 : 43,109.93 = 13,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,749.68/43,109.93 = 13,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,749.68x = 43,109.93 × 13,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,749.68x = 567,065,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,065,357.73/28,749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,724.23

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