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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.59, 43,420.95 and 12,322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.59, 43,420.95 and 12,322.46 is: 18,479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.59 : 43,420.95 = 12,322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.59/43,420.95 = 12,322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.59x = 43,420.95 × 12,322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.59x = 535,052,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,052,702.43/28,954.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.03

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