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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.94, 28,724.91 and 6,002.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.94, 28,724.91 and 6,002.38 is: 9,003.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.94 : 28,724.91 = 6,002.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.94/28,724.91 = 6,002.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.94x = 28,724.91 × 6,002.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.94x = 172,417,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,417,825.29/19,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.57

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