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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.94, 28,723.38 and 6,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.94, 28,723.38 and 6,002.32 is: 9,003.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.94 : 28,723.38 = 6,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.94/28,723.38 = 6,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.94x = 28,723.38 × 6,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.94x = 172,406,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,406,918.24/19,148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.47

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