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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.70, 28,867.95 and 6,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.70, 28,867.95 and 6,098.10 is: 9,147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.70 : 28,867.95 = 6,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.70/28,867.95 = 6,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.70x = 28,867.95 × 6,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.70x = 176,039,645.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,039,645.90/19,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.44

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