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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,921.80, 43,382.70 and 22,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,921.80, 43,382.70 and 22,009.80 is: 33,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,921.80 : 43,382.70 = 22,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,921.80/43,382.70 = 22,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,921.80x = 43,382.70 × 22,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,921.80x = 954,844,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,844,550.46/28,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,014.70

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