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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,206.40, 28,809.60 and 6,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,206.40, 28,809.60 and 6,059.78 is: 9,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206.40 : 28,809.60 = 6,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206.40/28,809.60 = 6,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206.40x = 28,809.60 × 6,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206.40x = 174,579,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,579,837.89/19,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.67

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