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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70,425.32, 105,635.82 and 28,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70,425.32, 105,635.82 and 28,841 is: 43,260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70,425.32 : 105,635.82 = 28,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70,425.32/105,635.82 = 28,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70,425.32x = 105,635.82 × 28,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70,425.32x = 3,046,642,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,642,684.62/70,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,260.62

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