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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,847.98, 43,246.32 and 11,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,847.98, 43,246.32 and 11,330.02 is: 16,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,847.98 : 43,246.32 = 11,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,847.98/43,246.32 = 11,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,847.98x = 43,246.32 × 11,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,847.98x = 489,981,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,981,670.53/28,847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,984.96

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