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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,846.98, 43,244.82 and 11,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,846.98, 43,244.82 and 11,329.02 is: 16,983.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,846.98 : 43,244.82 = 11,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,846.98/43,244.82 = 11,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,846.98x = 43,244.82 × 11,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,846.98x = 489,921,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,921,430.68/28,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,983.46

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