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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,219.20, 28,828.80 and 15,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,219.20, 28,828.80 and 15,331.20 is: 22,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,219.20 : 28,828.80 = 15,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,219.20/28,828.80 = 15,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,219.20x = 28,828.80 × 15,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,219.20x = 441,980,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,980,098.56/19,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.80

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