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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.80, 28,831.80 and 9,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.80, 28,831.80 and 9,359.30 is: 14,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.80 : 28,831.80 = 9,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.80/28,831.80 = 9,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.80x = 28,831.80 × 9,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.80x = 269,845,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,845,465.74/19,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.64

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