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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.82, 28,736.76 and 6,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.82, 28,736.76 and 6,011.22 is: 9,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.82 : 28,736.76 = 6,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.82/28,736.76 = 6,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.82x = 28,736.76 × 6,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.82x = 172,742,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,742,986.45/19,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.84

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