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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,963.29, 43,371.41 and 24,270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,963.29, 43,371.41 and 24,270.96 is: 36,344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,963.29 : 43,371.41 = 24,270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,963.29/43,371.41 = 24,270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,963.29x = 43,371.41 × 24,270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,963.29x = 1,052,665,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,665,635.90/28,963.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,344.82

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