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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.04, 28,869.40 and 10,949

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.04, 28,869.40 and 10,949 is: 16,410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.04 : 28,869.40 = 10,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.04/28,869.40 = 10,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.04x = 28,869.40 × 10,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.04x = 316,091,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,091,060.60/19,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,410.05

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