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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.44, 28,724.16 and 6,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.44, 28,724.16 and 6,001.88 is: 9,002.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.44 : 28,724.16 = 6,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.44/28,724.16 = 6,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.44x = 28,724.16 × 6,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.44x = 172,398,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,398,961.42/19,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.82

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