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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.79, 28,992.33 and 6,174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.79, 28,992.33 and 6,174.63 is: 9,263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.79 : 28,992.33 = 6,174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.79/28,992.33 = 6,174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.79x = 28,992.33 × 6,174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.79x = 179,016,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,016,910.59/19,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.11

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