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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,220.75, 28,833.60 and 5,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,220.75, 28,833.60 and 5,369.75 is: 8,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,220.75 : 28,833.60 = 5,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,220.75/28,833.60 = 5,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,220.75x = 28,833.60 × 5,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,220.75x = 154,829,223.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,829,223.60/19,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.32

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