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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.73, 43,459.85 and 9,247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.73, 43,459.85 and 9,247.83 is: 13,874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.73 : 43,459.85 = 9,247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.73/43,459.85 = 9,247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.73x = 43,459.85 × 9,247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.73x = 401,909,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,909,304.63/28,967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,874.38

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