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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.98, 28,988.55 and 8,795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.98, 28,988.55 and 8,795.55 is: 13,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.98 : 28,988.55 = 8,795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.98/28,988.55 = 8,795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.98x = 28,988.55 × 8,795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.98x = 254,970,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,970,349.66/19,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.77

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