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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,858.80, 43,288.20 and 28,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,858.80, 43,288.20 and 28,858.80 is: 43,288.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,858.80 : 43,288.20 = 28,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,858.80/43,288.20 = 28,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,858.80x = 43,288.20 × 28,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,858.80x = 1,249,245,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,245,506.16/28,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,288.20

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