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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,187.52, 28,784.12 and 6,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,187.52, 28,784.12 and 6,035.52 is: 9,054.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,187.52 : 28,784.12 = 6,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,187.52/28,784.12 = 6,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,187.52x = 28,784.12 × 6,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,187.52x = 173,727,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,727,131.94/19,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.17

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