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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.67, 43,358.49 and 24,262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.67, 43,358.49 and 24,262.34 is: 36,331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.67 : 43,358.49 = 24,262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.67/43,358.49 = 24,262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.67x = 43,358.49 × 24,262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.67x = 1,051,978,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,978,209.47/28,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,331.91

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