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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168.80, 28,743.45 and 8,771.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,168.80, 28,743.45 and 8,771.64 is: 13,153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168.80 : 28,743.45 = 8,771.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168.80/28,743.45 = 8,771.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168.80x = 28,743.45 × 8,771.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168.80x = 252,127,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,127,195.76/19,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.00

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