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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.72, 28,931.44 and 6,137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.72, 28,931.44 and 6,137.84 is: 9,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.72 : 28,931.44 = 6,137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.72/28,931.44 = 6,137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.72x = 28,931.44 × 6,137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.72x = 177,576,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,576,549.69/19,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.15

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