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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,377.75, 29,066.90 and 5,526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,377.75, 29,066.90 and 5,526.75 is: 8,290.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,377.75 : 29,066.90 = 5,526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,377.75/29,066.90 = 5,526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,377.75x = 29,066.90 × 5,526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,377.75x = 160,645,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,645,489.58/19,377.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.20

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