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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,125.72, 28,699.80 and 8,031.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,125.72, 28,699.80 and 8,031.55 is: 12,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,125.72 : 28,699.80 = 8,031.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,125.72/28,699.80 = 8,031.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,125.72x = 28,699.80 × 8,031.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,125.72x = 230,503,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,503,878.69/19,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,052.04

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