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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.31, 28,704.94 and 8,055.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.31, 28,704.94 and 8,055.79 is: 12,076.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.31 : 28,704.94 = 8,055.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.31/28,704.94 = 8,055.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.31x = 28,704.94 × 8,055.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.31x = 231,240,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,240,876.70/19,148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.31

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