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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,297.52, 28,941.90 and 5,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,297.52, 28,941.90 and 5,447.60 is: 8,170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,297.52 : 28,941.90 = 5,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,297.52/28,941.90 = 5,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,297.52x = 28,941.90 × 5,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,297.52x = 157,663,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,663,894.44/19,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,170.16

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