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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,660.64, 51,964.46 and 28,719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,660.64, 51,964.46 and 28,719.28 is: 43,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,660.64 : 51,964.46 = 28,719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,660.64/51,964.46 = 28,719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,660.64x = 51,964.46 × 28,719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,660.64x = 1,492,381,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,381,876.79/34,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,056.96

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