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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,164.60, 28,738.80 and 6,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,164.60, 28,738.80 and 6,013.44 is: 9,017.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,164.60 : 28,738.80 = 6,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,164.60/28,738.80 = 6,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,164.60x = 28,738.80 × 6,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,164.60x = 172,819,049.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,819,049.47/19,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.62

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