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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,794.72, 43,094.55 and 17,708.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,794.72, 43,094.55 and 17,708.44 is: 26,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,794.72 : 43,094.55 = 17,708.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,794.72/43,094.55 = 17,708.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,794.72x = 43,094.55 × 17,708.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,794.72x = 763,137,253.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,137,253.00/28,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.68

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