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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,804.77, 43,206.95 and 8,028.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,804.77, 43,206.95 and 8,028.27 is: 12,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,804.77 : 43,206.95 = 8,028.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,804.77/43,206.95 = 8,028.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,804.77x = 43,206.95 × 8,028.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,804.77x = 346,876,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,876,804.30/28,804.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.34

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