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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.40, 28,986.90 and 7,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.40, 28,986.90 and 7,640.20 is: 11,457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.40 : 28,986.90 = 7,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.40/28,986.90 = 7,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.40x = 28,986.90 × 7,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.40x = 221,465,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,465,713.38/19,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,457.45

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