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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.94, 28,837.77 and 9,362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.94, 28,837.77 and 9,362.34 is: 14,037.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.94 : 28,837.77 = 9,362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.94/28,837.77 = 9,362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.94x = 28,837.77 × 9,362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.94x = 269,989,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,989,007.58/19,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.84

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