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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,294.75, 28,942.06 and 6,148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,294.75, 28,942.06 and 6,148.18 is: 9,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,294.75 : 28,942.06 = 6,148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,294.75/28,942.06 = 6,148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,294.75x = 28,942.06 × 6,148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,294.75x = 177,940,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,940,994.45/19,294.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.25

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