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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,125.80, 28,664.26 and 15,429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,125.80, 28,664.26 and 15,429.78 is: 23,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,125.80 : 28,664.26 = 15,429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,125.80/28,664.26 = 15,429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,125.80x = 28,664.26 × 15,429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,125.80x = 442,283,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,283,225.66/19,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,124.95

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