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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.16, 28,580.67 and 5,905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.16, 28,580.67 and 5,905.32 is: 8,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.16 : 28,580.67 = 5,905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.16/28,580.67 = 5,905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.16x = 28,580.67 × 5,905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.16x = 168,778,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,778,002.16/19,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.73

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