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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.44, 28,865.86 and 9,395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.44, 28,865.86 and 9,395.32 is: 14,083.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.44 : 28,865.86 = 9,395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.44/28,865.86 = 9,395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.44x = 28,865.86 × 9,395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.44x = 271,203,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,203,991.78/19,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,083.81

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