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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,291.93, 28,942.49 and 6,144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,291.93, 28,942.49 and 6,144.28 is: 9,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,291.93 : 28,942.49 = 6,144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,291.93/28,942.49 = 6,144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,291.93x = 28,942.49 × 6,144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,291.93x = 177,830,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,830,762.46/19,291.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.88

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