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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,304.73, 28,942.92 and 6,149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,304.73, 28,942.92 and 6,149.52 is: 9,219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,304.73 : 28,942.92 = 6,149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,304.73/28,942.92 = 6,149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,304.73x = 28,942.92 × 6,149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,304.73x = 177,985,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,985,065.40/19,304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.76

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