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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,806.62, 43,172.46 and 14,754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,806.62, 43,172.46 and 14,754.74 is: 22,112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,806.62 : 43,172.46 = 14,754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,806.62/43,172.46 = 14,754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,806.62x = 43,172.46 × 14,754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,806.62x = 636,998,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,998,206.60/28,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.91

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