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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,773.61, 43,157.68 and 10,050.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,773.61, 43,157.68 and 10,050.19 is: 15,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,773.61 : 43,157.68 = 10,050.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,773.61/43,157.68 = 10,050.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,773.61x = 43,157.68 × 10,050.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,773.61x = 433,742,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,742,750.94/28,773.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.33

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