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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,847.16, 43,253.28 and 14,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,847.16, 43,253.28 and 14,041.26 is: 21,053.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,847.16 : 43,253.28 = 14,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,847.16/43,253.28 = 14,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,847.16x = 43,253.28 × 14,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,847.16x = 607,330,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,330,550.33/28,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.39

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