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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,113, 28,670.58 and 6,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,113, 28,670.58 and 6,801 is: 10,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,113 : 28,670.58 = 6,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,113/28,670.58 = 6,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,113x = 28,670.58 × 6,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,113x = 194,988,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,988,614.58/19,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.88

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