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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,295.53, 28,942.99 and 6,147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,295.53, 28,942.99 and 6,147.81 is: 9,221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,295.53 : 28,942.99 = 6,147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,295.53/28,942.99 = 6,147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,295.53x = 28,942.99 × 6,147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,295.53x = 177,935,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,935,987.98/19,295.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.62

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