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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.56, 28,724.30 and 6,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.56, 28,724.30 and 6,002.97 is: 9,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.56 : 28,724.30 = 6,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.56/28,724.30 = 6,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.56x = 28,724.30 × 6,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.56x = 172,431,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,431,111.17/19,149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.44

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