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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,792.83, 39,718.92 and 19,824.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,792.83, 39,718.92 and 19,824.77 is: 27,347.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,792.83 : 39,718.92 = 19,824.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,792.83/39,718.92 = 19,824.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,792.83x = 39,718.92 × 19,824.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,792.83x = 787,418,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,418,403.87/28,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,347.72

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