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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.67, 28,719.45 and 7,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.67, 28,719.45 and 7,468.20 is: 11,195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.67 : 28,719.45 = 7,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.67/28,719.45 = 7,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.67x = 28,719.45 × 7,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.67x = 214,482,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,482,596.49/19,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,195.65

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