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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,929.80, 43,394.70 and 14,889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,929.80, 43,394.70 and 14,889.80 is: 22,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,929.80 : 43,394.70 = 14,889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,929.80/43,394.70 = 14,889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,929.80x = 43,394.70 × 14,889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,929.80x = 646,138,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,138,404.06/28,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.70

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