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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,326.75, 28,991.95 and 6,175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,326.75, 28,991.95 and 6,175.99 is: 9,264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,326.75 : 28,991.95 = 6,175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,326.75/28,991.95 = 6,175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,326.75x = 28,991.95 × 6,175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,326.75x = 179,054,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,054,014.08/19,326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.57

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