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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,904.60, 43,316.40 and 22,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,904.60, 43,316.40 and 22,991.60 is: 34,455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,904.60 : 43,316.40 = 22,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,904.60/43,316.40 = 22,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,904.60x = 43,316.40 × 22,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,904.60x = 995,913,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,913,342.24/28,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,455.19

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