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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,219.74, 28,833.21 and 6,075.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,219.74, 28,833.21 and 6,075.42 is: 9,114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,219.74 : 28,833.21 = 6,075.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,219.74/28,833.21 = 6,075.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,219.74x = 28,833.21 × 6,075.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,219.74x = 175,173,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,173,860.70/19,219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.27

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