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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,133.92, 28,716.66 and 9,780.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,133.92, 28,716.66 and 9,780.82 is: 14,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,133.92 : 28,716.66 = 9,780.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,133.92/28,716.66 = 9,780.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,133.92x = 28,716.66 × 9,780.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,133.92x = 280,872,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,872,482.46/19,133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.30

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