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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,360.90, 28,998.15 and 15,904.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,360.90, 28,998.15 and 15,904.90 is: 23,821.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,360.90 : 28,998.15 = 15,904.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,360.90/28,998.15 = 15,904.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,360.90x = 28,998.15 × 15,904.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,360.90x = 461,212,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,212,675.94/19,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,821.86

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