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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.99, 28,868.30 and 6,097.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.99, 28,868.30 and 6,097.07 is: 9,145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.99 : 28,868.30 = 6,097.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.99/28,868.30 = 6,097.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.99x = 28,868.30 × 6,097.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.99x = 176,012,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,012,045.88/19,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.86

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