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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,851.70, 43,277.55 and 24,963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,851.70, 43,277.55 and 24,963.70 is: 37,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,851.70 : 43,277.55 = 24,963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,851.70/43,277.55 = 24,963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,851.70x = 43,277.55 × 24,963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,851.70x = 1,080,367,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,367,774.94/28,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,445.55

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