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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,930.01, 43,345.44 and 15,791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,930.01, 43,345.44 and 15,791.58 is: 23,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,930.01 : 43,345.44 = 15,791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,930.01/43,345.44 = 15,791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,930.01x = 43,345.44 × 15,791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,930.01x = 684,492,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,492,983.40/28,930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,660.31

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