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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,164.41, 28,746.87 and 6,016.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,164.41, 28,746.87 and 6,016.78 is: 9,025.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,164.41 : 28,746.87 = 6,016.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,164.41/28,746.87 = 6,016.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,164.41x = 28,746.87 × 6,016.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,164.41x = 172,963,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,963,592.48/19,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.25

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