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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,797.91, 43,122.13 and 24,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,797.91, 43,122.13 and 24,664.48 is: 36,932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,797.91 : 43,122.13 = 24,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,797.91/43,122.13 = 24,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,797.91x = 43,122.13 × 24,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,797.91x = 1,063,584,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,584,912.94/28,797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,932.71

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