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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,832.76, 43,253.80 and 9,109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,832.76, 43,253.80 and 9,109.87 is: 13,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,832.76 : 43,253.80 = 9,109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,832.76/43,253.80 = 9,109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,832.76x = 43,253.80 × 9,109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,832.76x = 394,036,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,036,364.10/28,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.27

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