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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.20, 52,993.80 and 28,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.20, 52,993.80 and 28,762.80 is: 43,144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.20 : 52,993.80 = 28,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.20/52,993.80 = 28,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.20x = 52,993.80 × 28,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.20x = 1,524,250,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,250,070.64/35,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,144.20

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