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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,234.27, 28,854.92 and 8,845.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,234.27, 28,854.92 and 8,845.75 is: 13,270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,234.27 : 28,854.92 = 8,845.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,234.27/28,854.92 = 8,845.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,234.27x = 28,854.92 × 8,845.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,234.27x = 255,243,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,243,364.36/19,234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.24

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