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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.54, 39,984.91 and 18,919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.54, 39,984.91 and 18,919.76 is: 26,091.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.54 : 39,984.91 = 18,919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.54/39,984.91 = 18,919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.54x = 39,984.91 × 18,919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.54x = 756,504,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,504,653.60/28,994.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.28

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