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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,137.91, 28,706.88 and 10,428.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,137.91, 28,706.88 and 10,428.19 is: 15,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,137.91 : 28,706.88 = 10,428.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,137.91/28,706.88 = 10,428.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,137.91x = 28,706.88 × 10,428.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,137.91x = 299,360,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,360,798.95/19,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,642.29

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