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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,057.82, 28,596.47 and 9,073.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,057.82, 28,596.47 and 9,073.86 is: 13,615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,057.82 : 28,596.47 = 9,073.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,057.82/28,596.47 = 9,073.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,057.82x = 28,596.47 × 9,073.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,057.82x = 259,480,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,480,365.27/19,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.43

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