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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,309.68, 28,964.52 and 8,920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,309.68, 28,964.52 and 8,920.08 is: 13,380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,309.68 : 28,964.52 = 8,920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,309.68/28,964.52 = 8,920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,309.68x = 28,964.52 × 8,920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,309.68x = 258,365,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,365,835.56/19,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.12

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