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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.88, 28,746.18 and 6,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.88, 28,746.18 and 6,018.64 is: 9,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.88 : 28,746.18 = 6,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.88/28,746.18 = 6,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.88x = 28,746.18 × 6,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.88x = 173,012,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,012,908.80/19,173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.36

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