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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,774.75, 43,181.70 and 10,306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,774.75, 43,181.70 and 10,306.75 is: 15,467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,774.75 : 43,181.70 = 10,306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,774.75/43,181.70 = 10,306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,774.75x = 43,181.70 × 10,306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,774.75x = 445,062,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,062,986.48/28,774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,467.14

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