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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.76, 28,914.08 and 5,235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.76, 28,914.08 and 5,235.01 is: 7,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.76 : 28,914.08 = 5,235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.76/28,914.08 = 5,235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.76x = 28,914.08 × 5,235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.76x = 151,365,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,365,497.94/19,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.04

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