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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,767.65, 43,096.19 and 17,641.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,767.65, 43,096.19 and 17,641.90 is: 26,428.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,767.65 : 43,096.19 = 17,641.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,767.65/43,096.19 = 17,641.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,767.65x = 43,096.19 × 17,641.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,767.65x = 760,298,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,298,458.88/28,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,428.94

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