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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.51, 28,722.81 and 6,002.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.51, 28,722.81 and 6,002.03 is: 9,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.51 : 28,722.81 = 6,002.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.51/28,722.81 = 6,002.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.51x = 28,722.81 × 6,002.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.51x = 172,395,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,395,167.30/19,148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.06

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