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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,754.91, 43,134.18 and 9,034.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,754.91, 43,134.18 and 9,034.23 is: 13,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,754.91 : 43,134.18 = 9,034.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,754.91/43,134.18 = 9,034.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,754.91x = 43,134.18 × 9,034.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,754.91x = 389,684,102.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,684,102.98/28,754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.92

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