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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,829.76, 43,254.96 and 10,114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,829.76, 43,254.96 and 10,114.98 is: 15,176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,829.76 : 43,254.96 = 10,114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,829.76/43,254.96 = 10,114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,829.76x = 43,254.96 × 10,114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,829.76x = 437,523,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,523,055.30/28,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.09

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