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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.44, 28,739.12 and 6,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.44, 28,739.12 and 6,012.83 is: 9,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.44 : 28,739.12 = 6,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.44/28,739.12 = 6,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.44x = 28,739.12 × 6,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.44x = 172,803,442.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,803,442.91/19,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.23

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