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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,809.63, 43,184.79 and 11,035.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,809.63, 43,184.79 and 11,035.44 is: 16,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,809.63 : 43,184.79 = 11,035.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,809.63/43,184.79 = 11,035.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,809.63x = 43,184.79 × 11,035.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,809.63x = 476,563,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,563,158.96/28,809.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.80

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