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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,750.83, 43,068.83 and 22,837.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,750.83, 43,068.83 and 22,837.73 is: 34,210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,750.83 : 43,068.83 = 22,837.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,750.83/43,068.83 = 22,837.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,750.83x = 43,068.83 × 22,837.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,750.83x = 983,593,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,593,981.42/28,750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,210.98

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