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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.04, 28,804.89 and 9,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.04, 28,804.89 and 9,984.60 is: 14,949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.04 : 28,804.89 = 9,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.04/28,804.89 = 9,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.04x = 28,804.89 × 9,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.04x = 287,605,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,605,304.69/19,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,949.82

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