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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.91, 39,160.96 and 19,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.91, 39,160.96 and 19,425.18 is: 26,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.91 : 39,160.96 = 19,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.91/39,160.96 = 19,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.91x = 39,160.96 × 19,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.91x = 760,708,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,708,696.97/28,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.37

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