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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.68, 28,987.02 and 8,935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.68, 28,987.02 and 8,935.08 is: 13,402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.68 : 28,987.02 = 8,935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.68/28,987.02 = 8,935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.68x = 28,987.02 × 8,935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.68x = 259,001,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,001,342.66/19,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,402.62

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