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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,846.53, 43,274.66 and 13,263.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,846.53, 43,274.66 and 13,263.75 is: 19,897.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,846.53 : 43,274.66 = 13,263.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,846.53/43,274.66 = 13,263.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,846.53x = 43,274.66 × 13,263.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,846.53x = 573,984,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,984,205.26/28,846.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,897.86

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