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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.08, 29,062.96 and 5,521.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.08, 29,062.96 and 5,521.08 is: 8,283.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.08 : 29,062.96 = 5,521.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.08/29,062.96 = 5,521.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.08x = 29,062.96 × 5,521.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.08x = 160,458,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,458,927.20/19,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.00

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