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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,975.01, 43,407.34 and 16,503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,975.01, 43,407.34 and 16,503.64 is: 24,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,975.01 : 43,407.34 = 16,503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,975.01/43,407.34 = 16,503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,975.01x = 43,407.34 × 16,503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,975.01x = 716,379,112.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,379,112.72/28,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.03

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