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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,154.83, 28,732.25 and 6,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,154.83, 28,732.25 and 6,008.23 is: 9,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,154.83 : 28,732.25 = 6,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,154.83/28,732.25 = 6,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,154.83x = 28,732.25 × 6,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,154.83x = 172,629,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,629,966.42/19,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.35

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