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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,799.54, 43,205.18 and 16,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,799.54, 43,205.18 and 16,325.13 is: 24,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,799.54 : 43,205.18 = 16,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,799.54/43,205.18 = 16,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,799.54x = 43,205.18 × 16,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,799.54x = 705,330,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,330,220.99/28,799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.03

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