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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.78, 29,007.59 and 6,862.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.78, 29,007.59 and 6,862.93 is: 10,290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.78 : 29,007.59 = 6,862.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.78/29,007.59 = 6,862.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.78x = 29,007.59 × 6,862.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.78x = 199,076,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,076,914.60/19,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.99

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