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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.21, 28,584.06 and 5,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.21, 28,584.06 and 5,908.59 is: 8,862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.21 : 28,584.06 = 5,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.21/28,584.06 = 5,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.21x = 28,584.06 × 5,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.21x = 168,891,491.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,891,491.08/19,056.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,862.81

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