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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.53, 28,571.30 and 9,184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.53, 28,571.30 and 9,184.97 is: 13,777.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.53 : 28,571.30 = 9,184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.53/28,571.30 = 9,184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.53x = 28,571.30 × 9,184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.53x = 262,426,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,426,533.36/19,047.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,777.46

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