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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,888.16, 112,331.92 and 19,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,888.16, 112,331.92 and 19,484 is: 29,225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,888.16 : 112,331.92 = 19,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,888.16/112,331.92 = 19,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,888.16x = 112,331.92 × 19,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,888.16x = 2,188,675,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,675,129.28/74,888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,225.92

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