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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,298.83, 28,974.41 and 13,361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,298.83, 28,974.41 and 13,361.47 is: 20,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,298.83 : 28,974.41 = 13,361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,298.83/28,974.41 = 13,361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,298.83x = 28,974.41 × 13,361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,298.83x = 387,140,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,140,709.98/19,298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,060.32

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