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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,361.62, 29,042.70 and 5,510.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,361.62, 29,042.70 and 5,510.62 is: 8,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,361.62 : 29,042.70 = 5,510.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,361.62/29,042.70 = 5,510.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,361.62x = 29,042.70 × 5,510.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,361.62x = 160,043,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,043,283.47/19,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.01

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