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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,976.84, 43,448.94 and 9,250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,976.84, 43,448.94 and 9,250.76 is: 13,870.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,976.84 : 43,448.94 = 9,250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,976.84/43,448.94 = 9,250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,976.84x = 43,448.94 × 9,250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,976.84x = 401,935,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,935,716.19/28,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.93

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