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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.24, 28,889.73 and 9,919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.24, 28,889.73 and 9,919.68 is: 14,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.24 : 28,889.73 = 9,919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.24/28,889.73 = 9,919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.24x = 28,889.73 × 9,919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.24x = 286,576,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,576,768.55/19,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,867.61

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