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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.73, 29,056.35 and 6,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.73, 29,056.35 and 6,223.40 is: 9,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.73 : 29,056.35 = 6,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.73/29,056.35 = 6,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.73x = 29,056.35 × 6,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.73x = 180,829,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,829,288.59/19,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.22

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