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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.81, 28,965.96 and 6,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.81, 28,965.96 and 6,164.07 is: 9,244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.81 : 28,965.96 = 6,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.81/28,965.96 = 6,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.81x = 28,965.96 × 6,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.81x = 178,548,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,548,205.06/19,314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.11

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