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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.79, 28,985.54 and 6,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.79, 28,985.54 and 6,176.22 is: 9,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.79 : 28,985.54 = 6,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.79/28,985.54 = 6,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.79x = 28,985.54 × 6,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.79x = 179,021,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,021,040.98/19,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.76

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