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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.71, 28,739.88 and 6,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.71, 28,739.88 and 6,013.44 is: 9,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.71 : 28,739.88 = 6,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.71/28,739.88 = 6,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.71x = 28,739.88 × 6,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.71x = 172,825,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,825,543.99/19,162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.85

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