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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,822.60, 43,233.90 and 13,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,822.60, 43,233.90 and 13,270.60 is: 19,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,822.60 : 43,233.90 = 13,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,822.60/43,233.90 = 13,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,822.60x = 43,233.90 × 13,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,822.60x = 573,739,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,739,793.34/28,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.90

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