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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,315.95, 28,967.78 and 9,954.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,315.95, 28,967.78 and 9,954.78 is: 14,929.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,315.95 : 28,967.78 = 9,954.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,315.95/28,967.78 = 9,954.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,315.95x = 28,967.78 × 9,954.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,315.95x = 288,367,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,367,876.99/19,315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,929.00

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