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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.88, 28,875.75 and 6,096.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.88, 28,875.75 and 6,096.55 is: 9,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.88 : 28,875.75 = 6,096.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.88/28,875.75 = 6,096.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.88x = 28,875.75 × 6,096.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.88x = 176,042,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,042,453.66/19,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.59

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