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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,883.70, 43,325.55 and 24,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,883.70, 43,325.55 and 24,995.70 is: 37,493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,883.70 : 43,325.55 = 24,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,883.70/43,325.55 = 24,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,883.70x = 43,325.55 × 24,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,883.70x = 1,082,952,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,952,450.14/28,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,493.55

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