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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.82, 28,594.97 and 9,072.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.82, 28,594.97 and 9,072.86 is: 13,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.82 : 28,594.97 = 9,072.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.82/28,594.97 = 9,072.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.82x = 28,594.97 × 9,072.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.82x = 259,438,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,438,217.08/19,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.93

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