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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,802.12, 39,745.68 and 16,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,802.12, 39,745.68 and 16,054.64 is: 22,154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,802.12 : 39,745.68 = 16,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,802.12/39,745.68 = 16,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,802.12x = 39,745.68 × 16,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,802.12x = 638,102,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,102,583.96/28,802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,154.71

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