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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,317.09, 28,978.06 and 6,834.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,317.09, 28,978.06 and 6,834.18 is: 10,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,317.09 : 28,978.06 = 6,834.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,317.09/28,978.06 = 6,834.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,317.09x = 28,978.06 × 6,834.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,317.09x = 198,041,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,041,278.09/19,317.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.13

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