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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,166.79, 28,747.91 and 5,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,166.79, 28,747.91 and 5,127.90 is: 7,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,166.79 : 28,747.91 = 5,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,166.79/28,747.91 = 5,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,166.79x = 28,747.91 × 5,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,166.79x = 147,416,407.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,416,407.69/19,166.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.24

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