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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,307.04, 28,958.40 and 8,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,307.04, 28,958.40 and 8,916 is: 13,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,307.04 : 28,958.40 = 8,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,307.04/28,958.40 = 8,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,307.04x = 28,958.40 × 8,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,307.04x = 258,193,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,193,094.40/19,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.00

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