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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,184.82, 28,758.76 and 9,829.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,184.82, 28,758.76 and 9,829.26 is: 14,734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,184.82 : 28,758.76 = 9,829.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,184.82/28,758.76 = 9,829.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,184.82x = 28,758.76 × 9,829.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,184.82x = 282,677,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,677,329.32/19,184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,734.43

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