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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,932.82, 43,369.46 and 13,148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,932.82, 43,369.46 and 13,148.83 is: 19,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,932.82 : 43,369.46 = 13,148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,932.82/43,369.46 = 13,148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,932.82x = 43,369.46 × 13,148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,932.82x = 570,257,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,257,656.73/28,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,709.72

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