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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,280.81, 43,964.96 and 28,843.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,280.81, 43,964.96 and 28,843.41 is: 43,308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,280.81 : 43,964.96 = 28,843.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,280.81/43,964.96 = 28,843.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,280.81x = 43,964.96 × 28,843.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,280.81x = 1,268,099,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,099,222.70/29,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,308.20

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