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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,377.12, 29,065.68 and 6,229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,377.12, 29,065.68 and 6,229.74 is: 9,344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,377.12 : 29,065.68 = 6,229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,377.12/29,065.68 = 6,229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,377.12x = 29,065.68 × 6,229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,377.12x = 181,071,629.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,071,629.32/19,377.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.61

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