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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,294.32, 28,941.78 and 6,157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,294.32, 28,941.78 and 6,157.74 is: 9,236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,294.32 : 28,941.78 = 6,157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,294.32/28,941.78 = 6,157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,294.32x = 28,941.78 × 6,157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,294.32x = 178,215,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,215,956.38/19,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.71

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