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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,927.08, 43,390.62 and 15,103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,927.08, 43,390.62 and 15,103.08 is: 22,654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,927.08 : 43,390.62 = 15,103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,927.08/43,390.62 = 15,103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,927.08x = 43,390.62 × 15,103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,927.08x = 655,332,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,332,005.11/28,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,654.62

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