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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,221.80, 28,811.10 and 9,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,221.80, 28,811.10 and 9,858.20 is: 14,776.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,221.80 : 28,811.10 = 9,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,221.80/28,811.10 = 9,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,221.80x = 28,811.10 × 9,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,221.80x = 284,025,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,025,586.02/19,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,776.22

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