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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.24, 29,167.98 and 8,928.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.24, 29,167.98 and 8,928.46 is: 13,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.24 : 29,167.98 = 8,928.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.24/29,167.98 = 8,928.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.24x = 29,167.98 × 8,928.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.24x = 260,425,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,425,142.71/19,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.05

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