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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.81, 28,986.51 and 6,852.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.81, 28,986.51 and 6,852.97 is: 10,276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.81 : 28,986.51 = 6,852.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.81/28,986.51 = 6,852.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.81x = 28,986.51 × 6,852.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.81x = 198,643,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,643,649.17/19,329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.55

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