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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,798.92, 39,748.64 and 19,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,798.92, 39,748.64 and 19,362 is: 26,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,798.92 : 39,748.64 = 19,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,798.92/39,748.64 = 19,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,798.92x = 39,748.64 × 19,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,798.92x = 769,613,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,613,167.68/28,798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,723.68

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