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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,240.80, 28,815.30 and 9,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,240.80, 28,815.30 and 9,348.30 is: 14,000.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,240.80 : 28,815.30 = 9,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,240.80/28,815.30 = 9,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,240.80x = 28,815.30 × 9,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,240.80x = 269,374,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,374,068.99/19,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,000.15

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