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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,053.72, 28,582.44 and 6,572.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,053.72, 28,582.44 and 6,572.07 is: 9,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,053.72 : 28,582.44 = 6,572.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,053.72/28,582.44 = 6,572.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,053.72x = 28,582.44 × 6,572.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,053.72x = 187,845,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,845,796.45/19,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.75

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