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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.80, 28,724.70 and 6,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.80, 28,724.70 and 6,002.16 is: 9,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.80 : 28,724.70 = 6,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.80/28,724.70 = 6,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.80x = 28,724.70 × 6,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.80x = 172,410,245.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,410,245.35/19,149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.24

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