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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,219.95, 28,829.93 and 8,123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,219.95, 28,829.93 and 8,123.76 is: 12,185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,219.95 : 28,829.93 = 8,123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,219.95/28,829.93 = 8,123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,219.95x = 28,829.93 × 8,123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,219.95x = 234,207,391.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,207,391.52/19,219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.64

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