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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,294.74, 28,945.35 and 6,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,294.74, 28,945.35 and 6,151.14 is: 9,227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,294.74 : 28,945.35 = 6,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,294.74/28,945.35 = 6,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,294.74x = 28,945.35 × 6,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,294.74x = 178,046,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,046,900.20/19,294.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.74

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