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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.98, 28,513.89 and 15,932.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.98, 28,513.89 and 15,932.90 is: 23,869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.98 : 28,513.89 = 15,932.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.98/28,513.89 = 15,932.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.98x = 28,513.89 × 15,932.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.98x = 454,309,029.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,309,029.27/19,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,869.58

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