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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,166.54, 28,740.08 and 8,769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,166.54, 28,740.08 and 8,769.38 is: 13,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,166.54 : 28,740.08 = 8,769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,166.54/28,740.08 = 8,769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,166.54x = 28,740.08 × 8,769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,166.54x = 252,032,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,032,495.20/19,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.61

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