Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,296, 28,944 and 4,704
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,296, 28,944 and 4,704 is: 7,056
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,296 : 28,944 = 4,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,296/28,944 = 4,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,296x = 28,944 × 4,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,296x = 136,152,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,152,576/19,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,056
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