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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.56, 28,906.20 and 6,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.56, 28,906.20 and 6,787.60 is: 10,182.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.56 : 28,906.20 = 6,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.56/28,906.20 = 6,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.56x = 28,906.20 × 6,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.56x = 196,203,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,203,723.12/19,268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,182.58

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