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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,129, 28,694.58 and 6,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,129, 28,694.58 and 6,817 is: 10,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,129 : 28,694.58 = 6,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,129/28,694.58 = 6,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,129x = 28,694.58 × 6,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,129x = 195,610,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,610,951.86/19,129
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.88

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