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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,957.65, 48,269.97 and 28,498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,957.65, 48,269.97 and 28,498.29 is: 39,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,957.65 : 48,269.97 = 28,498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,957.65/48,269.97 = 28,498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,957.65x = 48,269.97 × 28,498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,957.65x = 1,375,611,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,611,603.35/34,957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,350.80

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