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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,969.46, 39,975.09 and 23,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,969.46, 39,975.09 and 23,015.54 is: 31,759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,969.46 : 39,975.09 = 23,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,969.46/39,975.09 = 23,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,969.46x = 39,975.09 × 23,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,969.46x = 920,048,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,048,282.90/28,969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,759.25

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