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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.84, 28,913.26 and 5,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.84, 28,913.26 and 5,424.92 is: 8,137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.84 : 28,913.26 = 5,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.84/28,913.26 = 5,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.84x = 28,913.26 × 5,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.84x = 156,852,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,852,122.44/19,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,137.66

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