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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,967.80, 43,452.46 and 9,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,967.80, 43,452.46 and 9,246.33 is: 13,869.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,967.80 : 43,452.46 = 9,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,967.80/43,452.46 = 9,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,967.80x = 43,452.46 × 9,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,967.80x = 401,775,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,775,784.47/28,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.74

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