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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,282.82, 28,927.84 and 8,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,282.82, 28,927.84 and 8,753.58 is: 13,132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,282.82 : 28,927.84 = 8,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,282.82/28,927.84 = 8,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,282.82x = 28,927.84 × 8,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,282.82x = 253,222,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,222,244.58/19,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.01

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