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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,263, 28,894.62 and 6,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,263, 28,894.62 and 6,951 is: 10,426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,263 : 28,894.62 = 6,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,263/28,894.62 = 6,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,263x = 28,894.62 × 6,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,263x = 200,846,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,846,503.62/19,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.54

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