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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.78, 28,866.86 and 6,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.78, 28,866.86 and 6,096.96 is: 9,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.78 : 28,866.86 = 6,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.78/28,866.86 = 6,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.78x = 28,866.86 × 6,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.78x = 176,000,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,000,090.75/19,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.34

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