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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.80, 28,879.44 and 15,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.80, 28,879.44 and 15,368.80 is: 23,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.80 : 28,879.44 = 15,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.80/28,879.44 = 15,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.80x = 28,879.44 × 15,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.80x = 443,842,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,842,337.47/19,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.60

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