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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,310.70, 28,986.52 and 17,103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,310.70, 28,986.52 and 17,103.86 is: 25,673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,310.70 : 28,986.52 = 17,103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,310.70/28,986.52 = 17,103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,310.70x = 28,986.52 × 17,103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,310.70x = 495,781,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,781,379.97/19,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.92

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