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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.21, 28,586.93 and 6,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.21, 28,586.93 and 6,577.52 is: 9,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.21 : 28,586.93 = 6,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.21/28,586.93 = 6,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.21x = 28,586.93 × 6,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.21x = 188,030,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,030,927.99/19,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.62

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