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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,230.62, 28,845.72 and 6,082.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,230.62, 28,845.72 and 6,082.98 is: 9,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,230.62 : 28,845.72 = 6,082.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,230.62/28,845.72 = 6,082.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,230.62x = 28,845.72 × 6,082.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,230.62x = 175,467,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,467,937.85/19,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.40

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