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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,867.60, 43,260.90 and 22,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,867.60, 43,260.90 and 22,954.60 is: 34,399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,867.60 : 43,260.90 = 22,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,867.60/43,260.90 = 22,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,867.60x = 43,260.90 × 22,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,867.60x = 993,036,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,036,655.14/28,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,399.70

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