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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,841.94, 43,211.88 and 24,639.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,841.94, 43,211.88 and 24,639.12 is: 36,915.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,841.94 : 43,211.88 = 24,639.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,841.94/43,211.88 = 24,639.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,841.94x = 43,211.88 × 24,639.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,841.94x = 1,064,702,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,702,696.75/28,841.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,915.09

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