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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,367.60, 28,986.60 and 17,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,367.60, 28,986.60 and 17,034.80 is: 25,495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,367.60 : 28,986.60 = 17,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,367.60/28,986.60 = 17,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,367.60x = 28,986.60 × 17,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,367.60x = 493,780,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,780,933.68/19,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.21

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