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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,895.67, 43,342.86 and 13,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,895.67, 43,342.86 and 13,313.30 is: 19,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,895.67 : 43,342.86 = 13,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,895.67/43,342.86 = 13,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,895.67x = 43,342.86 × 13,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,895.67x = 577,036,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,036,331.25/28,895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,969.65

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