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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.75, 28,575.59 and 6,729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.75, 28,575.59 and 6,729.75 is: 10,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.75 : 28,575.59 = 6,729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.75/28,575.59 = 6,729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.75x = 28,575.59 × 6,729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.75x = 192,306,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,306,543.15/19,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.21

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