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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.51, 28,728.76 and 6,005.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.51, 28,728.76 and 6,005.89 is: 9,008.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.51 : 28,728.76 = 6,005.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.51/28,728.76 = 6,005.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.51x = 28,728.76 × 6,005.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.51x = 172,541,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,541,772.40/19,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.83

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