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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.23, 28,569.04 and 6,396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.23, 28,569.04 and 6,396.87 is: 9,595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.23 : 28,569.04 = 6,396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.23/28,569.04 = 6,396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.23x = 28,569.04 × 6,396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.23x = 182,752,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,752,311.78/19,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,595.20

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