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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,795.65, 39,719.80 and 19,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,795.65, 39,719.80 and 19,827.58 is: 27,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,795.65 : 39,719.80 = 19,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,795.65/39,719.80 = 19,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,795.65x = 39,719.80 × 19,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,795.65x = 787,547,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,547,512.08/28,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,349.53

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