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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.20, 28,849.20 and 18,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.20, 28,849.20 and 18,390.40 is: 27,539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.20 : 28,849.20 = 18,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.20/28,849.20 = 18,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.20x = 28,849.20 × 18,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.20x = 530,548,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,548,327.68/19,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,539.21

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