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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,001.83, 28,465.84 and 9,148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,001.83, 28,465.84 and 9,148.03 is: 13,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,001.83 : 28,465.84 = 9,148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,001.83/28,465.84 = 9,148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,001.83x = 28,465.84 × 9,148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,001.83x = 260,406,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,406,358.30/19,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.28

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