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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,305.31, 28,976.69 and 9,317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,305.31, 28,976.69 and 9,317.09 is: 13,984.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,305.31 : 28,976.69 = 9,317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,305.31/28,976.69 = 9,317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,305.31x = 28,976.69 × 9,317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,305.31x = 269,978,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,978,283.75/19,305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.66

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