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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.12, 28,868.31 and 6,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.12, 28,868.31 and 6,094.74 is: 9,143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.12 : 28,868.31 = 6,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.12/28,868.31 = 6,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.12x = 28,868.31 × 6,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.12x = 175,944,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,944,843.69/19,242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.73

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