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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,969.92, 43,420.80 and 13,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,969.92, 43,420.80 and 13,354.56 is: 20,016.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,969.92 : 43,420.80 = 13,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,969.92/43,420.80 = 13,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,969.92x = 43,420.80 × 13,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,969.92x = 579,865,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,865,678.85/28,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.13

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