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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.85, 28,884.18 and 8,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.85, 28,884.18 and 8,007.88 is: 12,012.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.85 : 28,884.18 = 8,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.85/28,884.18 = 8,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.85x = 28,884.18 × 8,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.85x = 231,301,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,301,047.34/19,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,012.61

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