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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.80, 28,835.70 and 8,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.80, 28,835.70 and 8,855.80 is: 13,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.80 : 28,835.70 = 8,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.80/28,835.70 = 8,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.80x = 28,835.70 × 8,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.80x = 255,363,192.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,363,192.06/19,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.70

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