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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,146.74, 28,720.11 and 10,830.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,146.74, 28,720.11 and 10,830.74 is: 16,246.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,146.74 : 28,720.11 = 10,830.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,146.74/28,720.11 = 10,830.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,146.74x = 28,720.11 × 10,830.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,146.74x = 311,060,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,060,044.18/19,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,246.11

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