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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.72, 28,845.48 and 9,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.72, 28,845.48 and 9,359.68 is: 14,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.72 : 28,845.48 = 9,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.72/28,845.48 = 9,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.72x = 28,845.48 × 9,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.72x = 269,984,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,984,462.25/19,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.69

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