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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.90, 28,865.15 and 6,094.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.90, 28,865.15 and 6,094.98 is: 9,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.90 : 28,865.15 = 6,094.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.90/28,865.15 = 6,094.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.90x = 28,865.15 × 6,094.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.90x = 175,932,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,932,430.37/19,242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.72

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