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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,167.63, 28,751.44 and 5,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,167.63, 28,751.44 and 5,316.63 is: 7,974.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,167.63 : 28,751.44 = 5,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,167.63/28,751.44 = 5,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,167.63x = 28,751.44 × 5,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,167.63x = 152,860,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,860,768.45/19,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.94

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