Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244, 28,866 and 6,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,244, 28,866 and 6,932 is: 10,398
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,244 : 28,866 = 6,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,244/28,866 = 6,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,244x = 28,866 × 6,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,244x = 200,099,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,099,112/19,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,398
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