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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,795.73, 43,096.05 and 17,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,795.73, 43,096.05 and 17,709.44 is: 26,504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,795.73 : 43,096.05 = 17,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,795.73/43,096.05 = 17,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,795.73x = 43,096.05 × 17,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,795.73x = 763,206,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,206,696.23/28,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.17

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