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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,013.59, 28,477.32 and 9,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,013.59, 28,477.32 and 9,159.94 is: 13,719.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,013.59 : 28,477.32 = 9,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,013.59/28,477.32 = 9,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,013.59x = 28,477.32 × 9,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,013.59x = 260,850,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,850,542.56/19,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,719.16

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