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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,204.21, 28,797.13 and 9,848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,204.21, 28,797.13 and 9,848.71 is: 14,768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,204.21 : 28,797.13 = 9,848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,204.21/28,797.13 = 9,848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,204.21x = 28,797.13 × 9,848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,204.21x = 283,614,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,614,582.20/19,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,768.35

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