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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,907.70, 43,361.55 and 13,355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,907.70, 43,361.55 and 13,355.70 is: 20,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,907.70 : 43,361.55 = 13,355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,907.70/43,361.55 = 13,355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,907.70x = 43,361.55 × 13,355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,907.70x = 579,123,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,123,853.34/28,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.55

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