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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,759.96, 43,082.51 and 22,846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,759.96, 43,082.51 and 22,846.86 is: 34,224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,759.96 : 43,082.51 = 22,846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,759.96/43,082.51 = 22,846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,759.96x = 43,082.51 × 22,846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,759.96x = 984,300,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,300,024.44/28,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,224.66

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