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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,165.41, 28,748.37 and 6,017.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,165.41, 28,748.37 and 6,017.78 is: 9,026.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,165.41 : 28,748.37 = 6,017.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,165.41/28,748.37 = 6,017.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,165.41x = 28,748.37 × 6,017.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,165.41x = 173,001,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,001,366.02/19,165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,026.75

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