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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,992.20, 43,358.70 and 24,326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,992.20, 43,358.70 and 24,326.60 is: 36,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,992.20 : 43,358.70 = 24,326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,992.20/43,358.70 = 24,326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,992.20x = 43,358.70 × 24,326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,992.20x = 1,054,769,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,769,751.42/28,992.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.16

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