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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,771.53, 43,148.76 and 12,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,771.53, 43,148.76 and 12,967.44 is: 19,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,771.53 : 43,148.76 = 12,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,771.53/43,148.76 = 12,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,771.53x = 43,148.76 × 12,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,771.53x = 559,528,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,528,956.37/28,771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,447.31

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