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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,266.76, 63,306.69 and 28,908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,266.76, 63,306.69 and 28,908.09 is: 43,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,266.76 : 63,306.69 = 28,908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,266.76/63,306.69 = 28,908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,266.76x = 63,306.69 × 28,908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,266.76x = 1,830,075,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,075,465.02/42,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,298.22

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