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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,150.86, 28,743.69 and 9,797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,150.86, 28,743.69 and 9,797.34 is: 14,704.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,150.86 : 28,743.69 = 9,797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,150.86/28,743.69 = 9,797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,150.86x = 28,743.69 × 9,797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,150.86x = 281,611,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,611,703.78/19,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,704.91

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