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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.98, 28,582.26 and 9,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.98, 28,582.26 and 9,187.24 is: 13,786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.98 : 28,582.26 = 9,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.98/28,582.26 = 9,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.98x = 28,582.26 × 9,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.98x = 262,592,082.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,592,082.36/19,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.55

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