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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,913.60, 43,305.60 and 23,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,913.60, 43,305.60 and 23,729.60 is: 35,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,913.60 : 43,305.60 = 23,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,913.60/43,305.60 = 23,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,913.60x = 43,305.60 × 23,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,913.60x = 1,027,624,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,624,565.76/28,913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.22

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