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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,315.34, 28,966.82 and 9,954.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,315.34, 28,966.82 and 9,954.12 is: 14,927.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,315.34 : 28,966.82 = 9,954.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,315.34/28,966.82 = 9,954.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,315.34x = 28,966.82 × 9,954.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,315.34x = 288,339,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,339,152.53/19,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.99

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