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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.89, 28,744.34 and 6,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.89, 28,744.34 and 6,016.28 is: 9,024.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.89 : 28,744.34 = 6,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.89/28,744.34 = 6,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.89x = 28,744.34 × 6,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.89x = 172,933,824.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,933,824.05/19,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.41

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