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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,865.16, 43,263.92 and 13,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,865.16, 43,263.92 and 13,051.73 is: 19,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,865.16 : 43,263.92 = 13,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,865.16/43,263.92 = 13,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,865.16x = 43,263.92 × 13,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,865.16x = 564,669,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,669,143.37/28,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.31

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