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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,222.04, 28,837.91 and 5,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,222.04, 28,837.91 and 5,371.04 is: 8,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,222.04 : 28,837.91 = 5,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,222.04/28,837.91 = 5,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,222.04x = 28,837.91 × 5,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,222.04x = 154,889,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,889,653.65/19,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.92

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