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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.05, 28,924.86 and 6,145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.05, 28,924.86 and 6,145.85 is: 9,218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.05 : 28,924.86 = 6,145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.05/28,924.86 = 6,145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.05x = 28,924.86 × 6,145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.05x = 177,767,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,767,850.83/19,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,218.39

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