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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.79, 28,895.74 and 6,113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.79, 28,895.74 and 6,113.27 is: 9,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.79 : 28,895.74 = 6,113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.79/28,895.74 = 6,113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.79x = 28,895.74 × 6,113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.79x = 176,647,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,647,517.43/19,260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.35

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