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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,906.24, 43,358.68 and 13,323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,906.24, 43,358.68 and 13,323.86 is: 19,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,906.24 : 43,358.68 = 13,323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,906.24/43,358.68 = 13,323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,906.24x = 43,358.68 × 13,323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,906.24x = 577,704,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,704,982.10/28,906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.48

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