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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,753.94, 43,139.72 and 14,723.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,753.94, 43,139.72 and 14,723.82 is: 22,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,753.94 : 43,139.72 = 14,723.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,753.94/43,139.72 = 14,723.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,753.94x = 43,139.72 × 14,723.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,753.94x = 635,181,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,181,508.94/28,753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.25

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